No there likely aren t any ghosts in your attic.
How do tell a neighbor that animals in roof.
Don t yell at your neighbor or cause a scene.
Do you ever wake up in the morning wishing the upstairs neighbors would be a little quieter only to remember that no one lives above you.
First we need to know what kind of behavior is reportable versus behavior that is borderline or just not up to our own standards of gold star pet care.
In some cases they will be finding insects on the roof to eat but in most cases they will be getting on to the roof because they have found an access point that has allowed them to start nesting in the attic or roof space.
Don t deliver the dog poop to your neighbor s mailbox or front door.
A stuffed monkey on a point loma rooftop is getting a lot of attention after neighbors started to complain that it looked racially insensitive.
You do not have to reveal you are the neighbor when you call.
However rodents are not all alike and the first step to eliminating an infestation is identifying it.
What you can report.
Don t cause physical harm to your neighbor or his or her dog.
But if your neighbor s animals are creating a problem such as a threatening dog which is off leash or a cat using the kids sandbox as a litter box you may decide to take action.
If you do spot these animals on the roof then it is worth observing them to see if they actually find a way into the roof cavity and if they do you will need to take action.
Make sure you know where your true property boundaries are.
A neighbor may not strike their dog but if they are not providing adequate food then the animal is starving to death.
In some cases a visit from the local police department will help but it often will not resolve the underlying issue.
Do not light the dog poop on fire in front of your neighbor.
The types of rodents found in the wild can spread disease damage property and harm humans and other animals.
You won t always see roof rats because they are nocturnal and forage for food at night.
Actual crimes should be addressed for your safety and the safety of the community.
According to the humane society of the united states hsus animal cruelty can be either.
Roof rats will also chew through plastic and metal pipes to get water which can lead to serious structural damage.
Don t take the dog poop and toss it onto your neighbor s property.
Raccoons are large animals that move very quickly.
Most neighbor disputes are nuisances but for actual crimes you can call the police.
They also reproduce prolifically a single mating pair can spawn hundreds of offspring in a single year.
However a raccoon might be making its nest in your home in preparation for her babies.
Signs of an infestation of roof rats.