ATTENTION: After you use our one of a kind pest key below to figure out what is in you attic, fill out the form at the bottom of the page to obtain a FREE NO OBLIGATION TREATMENT REPORT that will provide more details about the pest in your attic, the treatment options, and average costs for control.
When homeowners call us with concerns about mysterious noises in their attic, we have a series of questions we ask that to pinpoint exactly what critter is making the noise before we even inspect the attic. Those questions our outlined below in our one of a kind pest identification key. You might be surprised that we don’t ask about the volume of the noise. That’s because the sound is always amplified by being in the attic. Mice sound like gorillas and sometimes it isn’t an animal at all! Mechanical sounds like limbs scratching the roof, vibrating pipes, or a squeaky turbine can sound very animal like at times. Luckily, there are only a few noise makers that find their way into attics around Central Texas: Roof Rats, Squirrels, Raccoons, and Birds. Follow the key below to figure out the most likely identity of your noise maker.
1. Do you hear the noise in the day, night or both?
Day…………………………………………………….go to #2
Night…………………………………………………..go to #4
Both……………………………………………………Mechanical
2. (Day Sound) Does the sound move around or is it mainly in one spot?
Move around………………………………………….Squirrel
Mainly one spot……………………………………….go to #3
3. If you tap near the spot does it stop?
Yes…………………………………………………….Mice
No……………………………………………………..Birds or Mechanical
4. (Night Sound) Does the sound move around or is it mainly in one spot?
Move around………………………………………….go to #5
Mainly one spot……………………………………….go to #6
5. Do you hear chattering or growling?
Yes…………………………………………………….Raccoons
No……………………………………………………..Roof Rats
6. If you tap near the spot does it stop?
Yes…………………………………………………….Mice
No……………………………………………………..Mechanical
What did you find out??? If you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know what to do next. We can help without any obligation on your part. Simply fill out the form below to receive a FREE NO OBLIGATION TREATMENT REPORT that includes more details about the pest in your attic, the treatment options, and average costs for control.
