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a major and costly repair problem. Unfortunately, many wildlife infesta- tions result from maintenance issues such as water-damaged soffits, fas- cia, or shingles or overhanging tree branches that need trimming. Another common access point is damaged or missing chimney caps for roof-entering wildlife like squirrels and raccoons. A property inhospitable to wildlife often prevents the infestations from happening in the first place. Property managers are finding that it’s far better to take reasonable, cost-effective pre- cautions rather than wait for problems to become emergencies and dealing with complaining residents. As the saying goes, the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. n

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them off. Mice generally enter through tiny gaps and cracks around the build- ing’s foundation and get into the base- ment or crawl space. One common entry point is around pipes and wires entering the building. This work is essen- tial. You can’t have a squirrel, mouse, or any other wildlife problem if they can’t first find their way inside. This exclusion inspection can help property managers avoid a host of issues and headaches down the road. Often, a technician will find mainte- nance and repair issues and water intru- sion problems in their nascent stages, before they have a chance to become

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