How to Decipher Pest Noises

Are you hearing a strange noise in your home?

So you hear something in your home - what could the noise be? We'll help you decipher the different noises that pests can make.

Mice or Rats:

If a scratching or scurrying noise is coming from your walls or the ceiling between floors, it’s likely a rodent. They are most active at night when it’s quiet.

Squirrels:

If it sounds like something is digging, scratching or quickly scurrying back and forth in your attic, it’s likely a squirrel. Bigger than a mouse but smaller than a raccoon, they are most active at dusk and dawn.

Raccoons:

Raccoons are known to make scratching and thumping sounds - it would sound like a larger animal is in your attic. They are typically sleeping or out foraging during the day and active at night. Infant raccoons make a noisy chirping sound.

Carpenter Ants:

If you hear crunching or crackling sounds coming from wooden baseboards, window frames or door frames, it’s probably a colony of carpenter ants. They are most active at night and during damp conditions from Spring to Fall.

Whatever the case may be, Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control is here to help. We conduct a thorough inspection to determine the cause of the noise and treat accordingly, all in the same visit.

Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control services Southwestern Ontario including Woodstock, London, Stratford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Brantford, Tillsonburg and surrounding areas.

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