I’ve heard a noise in my attic. What is it?
It depends. What time do you hear it? Noise at Night – This usually means rats. Roof rats are the most common cause of night noises in your attic. If the noise is in your crawlspace or basement, it is likely a Norway rat. Very loud noises could mean a raccoon has moved in. Sometimes raccoons can go unnoticed if your attic is highly insulated. Rarely, a noise at night may indicate the presence of bats. Noise during the Day – Both squirrels and birds are active throughout the day. They generally leave in the morning, return occassionally throughout the day and return for the evening. Have a look outside your home (look at the roof and soffit areas) early in the morning and again at dusk and try to spot the entry areas. Insects can occasionally make enough noise in a home to be noticed. A large wasp or hornet nest in a wall or ceiling space will make enough noise to be heard inside when it’s quiet during the day. Established carpenter ant nests also make enough noise to be heard during th
