Why You Need to Take Noises in the Attic Seriously

Have you heard something go thump in the night? It’s not a supernatural experience—it’s likely a new houseguest. Don’t let those noises in the attic continue for too long. Your best plan of action is to find out who’s up there and how you can safely get them out. Here’s why you need to take those noises in the attic seriously.

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Who’s up There?

Are you hearing noises in the attic and wondering which animal it could be? The sound upstairs is an indication of an animal cozying up in its new digs. 

Bats and birds make themselves known through a fluttering of wings, while squirrels are erratic runners heard bounding throughout the attic. Unlike rodents, raccoons’ loaded paw steps are a giveaway. Their heavy gait sounds as if someone is walking or thumping around upstairs. 

Mice are quiet critters who make themselves known only by faint scratching sounds, which are often isolated to one area. They give themselves away when they begin chewing and digging.

Timing

Distinct noises in the attic aren’t the only clue that will help you identify the animal—so will the time of day you hear them. This is important to note because it’s integral to determining which animal is upstairs.

If you’re hearing a lot of noise during the night, it’s likely a nocturnal critter, such as a raccoon or bat. The formerly mentioned erratic squirrels operate on their own schedule. Expect to hear them early in the morning or in the evening when they’re on their way in and out of the den.

The season is another time factor to consider. Animals operate on reproductive cycles, and if you hear them in the attic at a certain time of year, they may have turned the space into their shelter to raise their young.

The Longer You Hear Them, the More Damage They Cause

The longer those noises continue, the more destruction you’re likely to find. From droppings to ripped insulation to open wires, wildlife can be responsible for serious structural damage. If you use the attic as a storage space, you may find your belongings shredded and chewed by animals looking to make books, paper, and clothing a staple in their nests. Insulation, of which the attic has plenty, is readily available to add to shelters and nests. 

Chewing rodents need to keep their teeth trim and the attic is filled with diverse options, from loose wiring to wooden beams. Raccoons use their dexterous paws to rip up bigger holes for entry points, while rats gnaw at wooden infrastructure.

Health Hazards

Not only do you need to decide who’s moved in upstairs, but you need to consider what they’ve brought in with them. Rodents are known to harbor various zoonotic diseases, which you don’t want to risk catching. Wild animals also carry ticks, mites, and other parasites, which they could transmit to a family member or pet.

Attic Restoration

Repairing damage and evicting animals isn’t a complete solution to wildlife control: You need full attic restoration services. It’s hard to tell what’s been contaminated from what’s safe, so it’s necessary to replace all the insulation and repair beams and wiring. Attic restoration improves your life and your home.

Wooden beams often become chew toys and will need to be fixed to ensure structural integrity. Loose wiring and cables will require mending to avoid incidental fires. Gaps and holes need to be sealed to eliminate any previous and future entrances wildlife may have previously used. A full examination and reinforcement stops the noises and mends the attic back to its former state.

Don’t let those noises in the attic continue. See how wildlife control services can eliminate the noise and get your attic back in shape.

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