Attic Critter Scratching Miday

Squealing typically a sign of baby raccoons.

Attic critter scratching miday.

Unwelcome or not it sounds as if there is a wild animal making those scratching sounds in the attic or walls looking for somewhere to rest its head and rear its young. Raccoons can carry rabies as well as cause a lot of damage to your attic insulation and wiring. Both mice and rats make scratching sounds in an attic. One of the most obvious and distinct noises in the attic or within the home is chirping.

This is an immediate sign that birds are nesting within your home or business. Raccoons make very loud noises too. Raccoons are physically the largest attic intruder so they tend to make louder scratching dragging and thumping noises. Raccoons are notorious for making themselves comfy in your attic insulation.

Signs of raccoons on your property include. These noises are a lot slower and heavier than squirrel and rodent noises. Heavy pounding noises in the attic or ceiling. You ll hear these pests more at night as they re looking for food although colder temperatures also increases activity.

Chirping sounds within your home.