Eight Most Common Signs of Squirrels 1. Scratching and Scurrying Noises The number one complaint from homeowners about squirrels is strange noises early in the morning or at dusk. They search for food during the day so they leave in the morning and return at sunset. You may hear them scurrying around the home, leaving …
Finding bats in the chimney is most likely to happen in the spring and summer. Females are seeking safe places to nest in order to give birth and raise their young. For the first few months, bat pups are unable to fly and are totally dependent on their mothers. If you find bats in the …
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It’s bad enough when raccoons become a nuisance when ruining gardens or raiding garbage cans, but they can be truly destructive when they get inside your attic, chimneys, or walls. In the wild, they create dens in high-up tree cavities as the height gives them protection from predators. But when their natural habitats fall short, …
When squirrels get in your walls, it won’t take long for you to notice their presence. You may hear them communicating with chatters, chirps, whistles, barks, and squeaks. Other distinctive squirrel sounds in walls include rustling, possibly of materials they use to build a nest. You can hear their feet scurrying across the floor and …
Raccoon populations are rising across the Canada, creating problems for homeowners. Raccoons are attracted to properties with plentiful food sources, like citrus and other fruit trees, gardens, and access to garbage. They also love water, like swimming pools, ponds, and fountains. You will notice specific signs of raccoons on or near your property. When you …
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Squirrels might be adorable when scampering about the yard, but they quickly lose their charm when living within a home’s walls or attic. These energetic and nimble creatures excel at climbing and leaping. As urban and suburban areas grow, their habitats shrink, making them accustomed to living amongst people. When they need a warm, secure …
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Identifying the Type of Animal in Your Attic by the Noises It Makes You are startled awake in the middle of the night or early in the morning, heart-pounding upon hearing an unusual sound emerging from the ceiling or behind the walls. Perhaps it is a knocking sound in the attic, tapping noise on the …
It’s hard to describe the smell of a dead animal decomposing. But, that foul smell is immediately recognizable and usually a homeowner or business owner’s first clue that something has died in the walls, attic, or somewhere else on the property. How bad and how long the smell lasts depends on multiple conditions: Unfortunately, the …
When rats invade homes, they often settle in the walls, attics, and crawl spaces. Roof rats in particular are known for climbing to elevated areas of buildings, hence their name. Despite remaining out of sight and avoiding contact with humans, rats still leave signs indicating their presence within the home. Telltale clues of rat infestations …
One of the most obvious signs of a nuisance wildlife infestation is animal poop. An animal in your house will eliminate waste inside your house. Usually, that animal will avoid you at all costs. However, the sight of feces or the smell of urine is hard to escape. If you find droppings in your attic …
