Critter Noise In Attic

Raccoons can be some of the loudest animals when stuck inside the home.

Critter noise in attic.

The first indicator of an animal problem in the attic is the noise. Raccoons can enter your attic through loose shingles and or openings the roof and eaves. Raccoons are capable of ripping shingles off and chewing holes in buildings. But you still don t know what type of animal or animals are up there.

The noises heard in the attic at this time of year may sound like animals are fighting in the attic. This is the noise that raccoons make when the are breeding. You may hear scratching or thumping or scittering or nuts rolling around or even vocal noises. One of the most common critters to find in your home throughout the winter months are bats.

As the temperature continues to drop these animals tend to make their way into our homes or businesses for warmth and shelter. In december and january raccoons typically breed. By turning on bright lights and a radio you can make your attic an unpleasant environment to encourage raccoons to leave on their own. Fluttering noises in the attic.

You re most likely dealing with a nocturnal animal since you hear noises at night so it may not be squirrel. Later on in the spring you may hear raccoons making chattering noises. Most animals scratch in the attic to clear out space for nesting or maybe to bury food. During the night hours you may hear raccoons running back and forth in the ceiling of your home or scratching at your drywall.