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August 12, 2025

What Are Roof Returns (And Why Do Animals Use Them to Break In?)

What Are Roof Returns (And Why Do Animals Use Them to Break In?)

What Makes Roof Returns a Wildlife Magnet

Over time, gaps develop in siding, flashing, or fascia boards. These openings are often hidden from sight and easily missed by homeowners and even roofers. But animals like:

  • Roof rats
  • Squirrels
  • Raccoons
  • Bats

…can easily find them. Once they do, they squeeze or chew their way in and gain full access to the attic or soffit system.

Many infestations begin this way — with a hole no bigger than a golf ball.

Why It Matters for Your Home

Once inside, animals cause extensive damage. They rip insulation, chew wires, and leave behind droppings that compromise air quality. Some even give birth inside your attic, turning a small breach into a major cleanup.

Worse yet, animals often return season after season if the entry point isn’t properly sealed — costing you more in long-term damage and frustration.

Why Homeland Wildlife Gets It Right

At Homeland Wildlife & Pest Control, we specialize in identifying and sealing roof returns before animals make it inside. Our trained techs inspect the full roofline — including the hidden corners — and use chew-proof materials to secure every weak spot.

Our exclusion work is backed by a Lifetime Warranty, so you never have to deal with the same problem twice.

We also remove any animals humanely, clean and sanitize affected areas, and install permanent barriers to keep your attic safe.

Think Something’s Using Your Roof Returns as a Doorway? Let’s Close It for Good.

Call Homeland Wildlife & Pest Control for a free inspection. We’ll secure your roofline the right way — and keep the critters out for good.

📞 210-776-6100
🌐 www.homelandwildlife.com

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