Critter Noise In Attic

Gnawing or squeaking at night rats scampering or scurrying noises squirrels or rodents purrs whimpers snarls growls hisses screams and whinnies raccoons.

Critter noise in attic.

Animals in crawl spaces. The noises heard in the attic at this time of year may sound like animals are fighting in the attic. Heavy pounding noises in the attic or ceiling squealing typically a sign of baby raccoons damage to electrical wiring. Contact the critter control office near you.

I know what is going on in our region because i work in it every day. The most common source of attic noise is gray squirrels flying squirrels mice bats raccoons birds. Noises in the attic at night thumping. Squirrels are fast and light so much of the noise sounds like fast scurrying or running usually in the attic near the edge of the roof and sometimes noise in the walls or chimney.

There will be no vocal noises heard. Some people report hearing the rolling of nuts. This includes bristol kingsport abingdon johnson city and occasionally greeneville. I serve the tri cities region.

If you hear thumping in your attic at night it s most likely a larger animal such as a raccoon or. This is the noise that raccoons make when the are breeding. Most animals scratch in the attic to clear out space for nesting or maybe to bury food. In december and january raccoons typically breed.

You may hear one or more of these pest noises coming from upstairs. Later on in the spring you may hear raccoons making chattering noises.