These noises are a lot slower and heavier than squirrel and rodent noises.
Attic critter scratching miday.
Signs of raccoons on your property include.
Raccoons are physically the largest attic intruder so they tend to make louder scratching dragging and thumping noises.
Both mice and rats make scratching sounds in an attic.
Heavy pounding noises in the attic or ceiling.
Unwelcome or not it sounds as if there is a wild animal making those scratching sounds in the attic or walls looking for somewhere to rest its head and rear its young.
They are also nocturnal animals and it is common to hear them running back and forth in the attic at night and scratching the ceiling boards.
Raccoons make very loud noises too.
Chirping sounds within your home.
One of the most obvious and distinct noises in the attic or within the home is chirping.
You ll hear these pests more at night as they re looking for food although colder temperatures also increases activity.
This is an immediate sign that birds are nesting within your home or business.
Damage to electrical wiring.
Raccoons are notorious for making themselves comfy in your attic insulation.