What to Do About Birds Nesting Your Attic Insulation

Published on April 28, 2025

During spring, it is very common to notice animals and insects resurfacing after long winters. Typically, rodents and birds are harmless. However, some do make their way into residential homes, particularly attics, and this can be troublesome for homeowners. In the spring, birds may try to nest in your attic insulation. This can lead to damage and the need to invest more in attic insulation costs in the future. If you are dealing with pests in your attic, there are a few removal options available to you. If you are currently dealing with damaged insulation after an infestation, contact EcoComfort Insulation for blown-in insulation in Vaughan. Call for a quote today! 

How do Birds Get into Your Attic?

Birds may be naturally drawn to your attic in the spring months as it offers a warm, dry place to nest that is far away from predators. If you have any roof damage or openings, birds can easily enter, even through small gaps. If you suspect that there are birds in your attic, inspect your home/roof for:

• Damaged roofing or broken shingles
• Small holes, cracks, or gaps in the underside of your roof
• Missing or broken screens on attic vents

Signs Birds Are Nesting in Your Attic Insulation

• You hear movement, fluttering, scratching, or chirping coming from your ceiling.
• You see bird droppings or nesting materials near roof entry points.
• If you have access to your attic, you may notice a foul odour and or physical damage to your insulation. 

Why Nesting Birds are a Problem for Your Attic

Birds in your attic can be a problem for several reasons. To start with, they pose a serious health risk to your home and loved ones. Bird poop can carry many different diseases, and when left in your attic untreated, bacteria and viruses can spread and grow. Nesting birds can also damage your attic insulation, resulting in poor energy efficiency and comfort. Once birds nest in your insulation, you’ll need to spend more money on attic insulation costs. 

What to Do About the Birds?

There isn’t much that you can do about birds in your attic besides calling in professionals for removal and replacing your attic insulation. You’ll want to contact your local wildlife authority for safe and humane removal of the birds. Always avoid DIY removal, as this can result in injury to yourself and/or the animals. 

Once the birds are removed, you’ll likely be left with damaged, matted insulation that is no longer effective. Ensure that you call in a reputable insulation company for new blown-in insulation in Vaughan.

Erase Signs of Bird Damage with EcoComfort

Nesting birds can be highly troublesome and destructive. Not only do they pose health risks, but they can also disturb your sleep and damage your attic insulation. This can lead to poor energy efficiency, higher energy costs and more drafts in your home. The best course of action to take after bird removal is to contact EcoComfort Insulation for new blown-in insulation in Vaughan. This will help ensure that your attic remains well-insulated and leak-free for the upcoming season. Contact us today to get started!

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