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Symptom
"I keep hearing a scratching or fluttering noise from behind the wall."
 If you are hearing a scratching or fluttering noise coming from behind a wall, we will ask you the following questions in order to determine the cause:
- What time(s) of day or night is it scratching?
- Is the scratching noise always in the same spot?
- Is the noise high or low on the wall?
- How long have you been hearing it? Days or weeks?
- Have you ever had wild animals in your house or structure before?
- Do you know of any holes or way a critter could access your home?
- Is your soffit / eaves in good repair?
- How old is your home?
- Do you have a ranch style house or a two-story?
- Is the noise from behind the wall on the first floor or second floor?
- Do you hear any verbal audible sounds?
- Do you have any pets? If yes, do you feed them inside or out?
- Do you have a bird feeder?
- Have you ever had mice in the house before?
Cause
Depending on your answers to the above questions, the problem may be caused by the following critters:
- Raccoon
- Squirrel
- Mouse or Mice
- Flying Squirrel
- Bats
- Rats
Remedy
The solution may involve the following:
- Conduct a CSI (Critter Scene Investigation)
- Trap
- Cut wall to remove critter
- Exclusion (repair and prevent recurrence)
Call us today and sleep better tonight!
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