If you hear scratching, creaking, or rustling coming from behind the walls at night, creatures have likely made their home in the infrastructure. To give the animal removal specialists a better sense of the infestation you’re dealing with, it’s helpful to distinguish between the sounds to determine what’s there. Below is a brief guide to help make this distinction.

Digging Noises in Isolated Areas

Mice are nocturnal, so you will likely hear them scampering up and down walls or above attic ceilings throughout the night. While everyone is asleep, these rodents search for sustenance both inside and outside the house. The creatures also chew on wires and wood to grind their growing teeth. They burrow to make their nests, so listen for scratching and digging sounds in isolated areas behind the walls.

Frantic Running & Hopping Sounds  

Squirrels leave their habitats during the day to forage for food and return home at night. As such, you’re likelier to hear them moving behind walls in the early morning hours or late in the evening. They don’t make audible vocal noises like some other animals, so listen for the sound of their paw pads quickly moving and hopping around. If one gets stuck between the beams, you might hear loud scratching, as they panic and try to dislodge themselves. Similar to mice, their teeth are always growing, so it’s common to catch gnawing sounds as they chew on surfaces to file them down.

Loud Thumping Noises 

Raccoons aren’t as swift as squirrels and mice but still make a commotion behind the walls. The animals have heavy, slow footsteps, so listen for thumping sounds when they move around at night. The creatures often enter houses through holes in the roof, so inspect the structure for signs of damage. An animal removal specialist can also check the attic and chimney for entry points and offer solutions. 

If you suspect wildlife in your home, reach out to the animal removal team at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services in New Milford for help. They have the training and equipment to safely direct the creatures away from your property. To schedule an appointment in Fairfield, Litchfield, or New Haven counties, as well as other communities throughout Connecticut, call (860) 355-1231 today. Visit the technicians online to learn more about their humane animal removal and control solutions. Stay connected on Facebook for tips to keep unwelcome critters away from your property.