Scratching In My Attic

Both mice and rats make scratching sounds in an attic.

Scratching in my attic.

If you ve noticed unnerving scratching sounds in your attic but aren t sure what s making the noises look out for these telling signs that can help you to figure out who the culprit is. Bats may be heard if they have to move from a daytime roosting area to an exit point. This includes raccoons bats mice rats and flying squirrels. Scratching sounds in the attic or walls animals most times the strange noises and sounds coming from hidden places in a home is the first indication that some uninvited house guests have moved in and may just be getting comfortable.

Traffic patterns nesting entrance and food debris fecal matter and urine scratching sounds. Signs mice are in your home. You ll hear these pests more at night as they re looking. Most animals scratch in the attic to clear out space for nesting or maybe to bury food.

Noises in the attic at night thumping. If you hear thumping in your attic at night it s most likely a larger animal such as a raccoon or. A scratching in the attic early in the morning call if likely to be a grey squirrel. Pests in your attic can be difficult to deal with especially if you re not exactly sure what kind of wild animal is up there.