How Wildlife Can Interrupt Your Security Systems and What To Do About It

Wildlife, particularly raccoons and squirrels, can create significant disruptions to security systems and other vital tech infrastructure in various ways. Here’s a breakdown of how they can cause damage or interference:

Chewing on Wires and Cables

Raccoons and squirrels have a natural instinct to chew on materials like wires and cables, especially if they find them in places where they can access easily, such as in attics, walls, or along the exterior of buildings. This can sever connections or cause short circuits, rendering cameras and alarm systems inoperable.

Tampering with Outdoor Surveillance Equipment

Squirrels, in particular, like to build nests in cozy, high-up places, such as on top of security cameras or inside enclosures that house wiring or equipment. This can block lenses, cause overheating by obstructing ventilation, or lead to the camera failing altogether.

Attic or Roof Access

Raccoons, squirrels, and other animals often enter homes or businesses via the roof or through attic spaces, where wiring for security systems is commonly run. They may damage these wires when accessing the attic or setting up nests, causing system failures or outages.

Damage to Solar-Powered Security Equipment

Many outdoor security cameras and lights are powered by solar energy. Animals like squirrels and raccoons can chew on solar panel wiring, damage the panels, or interfere with the solar charging process, leading to equipment failure or loss of power.

Blocking Ventilation and Cooling Systems

If animals build nests around cameras, alarm systems, or other tech infrastructure (e.g., in boxes or enclosures), they may block airflow and ventilation. This can lead to overheating, causing the equipment to malfunction or break down completely.

How to Prevent Wildlife from Interfering With Your Security Systems

At Critter Guard, our wildlife control products can help keep wildlife away from your security systems. Our solutions don't harm the wildlife, but simply discourage it. Contact us to find out how our wildlife control products can keep wildlife, especially squirrels and raccoons, from messing with your security systems.