Scratching Sounds in Your Walls?
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đ Call 502-660-8150What Animal Is Making Scratching Sounds?
Time of Day Matters:
đ Daytime Scratching
- âĸ Squirrels: Fast, frantic scratching and scurrying
- âĸ Birds: Flapping, chirping, and light scratching
- âĸ Chipmunks: Quick, light scratching sounds
đ Nighttime Scratching
- âĸ Raccoons: Heavy, deliberate scratching and thumping
- âĸ Mice/Rats: Light, rapid scratching and gnawing
- âĸ Bats: High-pitched scratching and fluttering
- âĸ Opossums: Slow, methodical scratching
Sound Characteristics:
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Loud, Heavy Scratching:
Usually raccoons or large squirrels. Often accompanied by thumping footsteps.
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Fast, Frantic Scratching:
Typically squirrels, especially during dawn and dusk activity periods.
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Light, Rapid Scratching:
Usually mice or rats, often accompanied by gnawing sounds.
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High-Pitched Scratching:
Often bats, combined with chirping or fluttering wing sounds.
Where Are You Hearing the Scratching?
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Attic Scratching
Most common location for wildlife. Could be raccoons, squirrels, bats, or birds.
Animals in Attic âđ§ą
Inside Walls
Usually mice, rats, or squirrels traveling through wall cavities.
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Ceiling/Floor
Animals moving between floors, often raccoons or large squirrels.
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Vents/Ducts
Small animals like mice, rats, or birds in ventilation systems.
Damage Repair âWhy You Shouldn't Ignore Scratching Sounds
Immediate Dangers
- âĸ Fire hazards: Chewed electrical wires can cause house fires
- âĸ Structural damage: Animals can weaken support beams and insulation
- âĸ Health risks: Disease transmission through droppings and contamination
- âĸ Rapid reproduction: Small problems become big infestations quickly
Getting Worse Over Time
- âĸ More animals: Success attracts more wildlife to your home
- âĸ Bigger holes: Entry points get enlarged, allowing larger animals
- âĸ More damage: Longer infestations cause exponentially more damage
- âĸ Higher costs: Early intervention is always less expensive
Don't Wait - Find Out What's Making That Noise!
Our experts can identify the animal and provide immediate removal services.