Key takeaways
- Heavy thumping at night usually points to raccoons
- Light scratching in the morning often means squirrels
- Squeaks and rustling at dusk can be bats or mice
- The Critter Detective tool narrows it down
Attic noise is one of the most common wildlife calls, and the first clue is simply when you hear it.
Night and heavy
Loud thumping, dragging and thuds after dark often mean a raccoon. They are big, strong and active at night.
Daytime and light
Scratching, rolling and chewing in the morning and afternoon are classic squirrel sounds, since squirrels are active by day.
Dusk and faint
Squeaking and fluttering around sunset can be bats leaving the roost. Tiny scurrying through the night is often mice or rats.
Do not guess at the answer
Different animals need different handling, and some are protected. A proper inspection confirms what is really there and where it is getting in.
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