The Mysterious Vegetation: Another Estimate

Following Shannon’s advice, another company was found that would remove the contaminated insulation, disinfect the area and replace the insulation. Not only that, they will take another look at what is getting into the attic. The cost will be significantly less - $600. I reckon that we can handle that.

The technician took a look at the photos I sent to him and concluded that birds (starlings) are building nests in the upper regions of the attic or roof and have been dropping the grass into the attic. They must have been doing it for quite some time given the size of the pile of vegetation. Remember it ws approximately three feet high and three feet in diameter.


As for the tunnels in the insulation, mice make them. Apparently mice can move through the walls and nest in the attic.

A representative from another critter removing company told me the same thing – birds and mice.

I hope the city doesn’t discover this. There is a rule about licensing pets. There is also a limit on the number of pets per household. Someone will have to tell me how to count mice, particularly since they do tend to multiply rapidly. I think.

While writing this, the critter catcher called back to get started with the next step. However, he wasn’t able to schedule the work because the scheduler was out. That person will call later. So, tomorrow or next Monday or Tuesday we will have new insulation. They will also check for the entrance for the mice. The sealing job will cost a little more.

Just thought you might like to know how that was going.

Serve well!