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And while you‘re outdoors, check your eavestroughs for signs of nests. Twigs, leaves and other nesting materials can clog up your downspouts, preventing water from draining away from your house. Left over time, this can cause serious problems. If you don‘t have a chimney cap, it‘s a good idea to get one installed. (But make sure there is nothing roosting there first.) If racâ€" coons or birds have been nesting in your chimney, you may want to have it cleaned by a professional chimney sweep once these creaâ€" tures have been evicted. This will remove any bedding the animals may have installed. If you discover some unwanted house guests roosting there, contact your local humane society or wildlife group for names of pet removal companies which will safely remove your furry or feathered friends and restore them unharmed to their natural habitat. There are a number of humane methods you can use to coax raccoons out of your home (including the use of loud radios and flashlights), as well as a number of humane ways of catching mice. Contact your local humane society or wildlife group for more information. Make sure any dangerous or poisonous substances stored in these areas are well sealed as well â€" just in case any of your fourâ€"footed friends do manage to gain entrance to your home through this route. Using a pair of binoculars, inspect your roof for loose or missâ€" ing shingles. Also keep in mind that they could become trappéd in between the walls of your home and suffer. Before using your chimney this fall, check for signs of wildlife. You should first conduct an inspection of your home â€" both inside and out â€" for any signs of possible entry, or any indications that you may already have "house guests." Look for large and small cracks â€" particularly around doorways and windows. 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