The scratching sometimes sounds louder and I think whatever it is, is going to come through the ceiling! The noise is quite load, not mice and sounds of running footsteps. Now ALSO 3 bait stations nailed to the ground around our home too. And we caught ONE very small, smallest Id (of he) has EVER seen of a mouse a grown mouse too.) And thirdly, many of the pests that creep around in our roofs and wall spaces are nocturnal, meaning that night is when they ramp up their activity. I would consider the possibility of a branch rubbing against the exterior in the breeze, expansion sounds as wood warms or cools, pipework/plumbing making a noise with warming or cooling or water movement, or even (and I don't know where it the world you are) insects damaging the wood e.g. Hi David,Thank you for your response! And Ive looked, with a high-powered flashlight, for droppings, behind appliances, in cabinets, etc. Sean and Mitch went for that extra mile, worked to the perfection and even attended the house twice to make sure there is no issue. Any thoughts please? It may be that the particular animal is shy of the bait you have been using. I am being woken up between 5-7:30am because of what sounds like scurrying across the roof. Is this the source of the noise and is it something to be concerned about?Best wishes. Meanwhile you ask? Its at the top corner of an exterior wall. In fact, they can even cause a lot of trouble. I've been hearing noises on and off coming from my ceiling for the past 3.5 hours. If nothing seems to be working or you cannot identify the cause of the noise, it is best to seek professional help. Thanks for suggestions. The wasps will die off during winter.Let me know what you discover. I hear it around dusk and dawn but have head it during the day too in the morning and at lunchtime. I know my house makes many such noises.Kind regardsDavid, Thank you David. Regardless, determining what is causing the disruption is the first step in rectifying the issue. We get our place sprayed externally every year, never have an issue with cobwebs and spiders. Unwanted Invaders A small cuscus? It could also be creaking due to heat expansion or contraction of materials in the wall. Hello,It is hard to know what might be causing the noise in your loft. However I now think the scurrying/thumping on the roof and in the gutter at night could be another rat. It sounds almost mechanical except I don't have pipes in here as I don't have central heating. pretty big ones too). Highly recommend. Loud Banging Noise on My Roof When It's Cold | Hunker Hi I really need help ams advice! The first step should be identifying the cause, whether its a water leak or pests like roof rats or possums. Rodents love to nest in these areas. Im hearing them ALL day. Cursory search of accessible insulation in attic shows no visible droppings5. Is this likely birds? Scratching sounds at night: Rat or mouse, or raccoon. It is usually around 2-4 in the morning when I hear this noise right above my bedroom. Sounds like light knocking, sometimes I hear what maybe sounds like chewing, Ive heard something scratching itself before, Ive heard little pitter pats above my head in ceilingand NOW a days, I hear them MORE during the day! What remedies are available? I hoped the rodents would follow from my bedroom to the hallway an die but they wouldnt an nothing in the traps.I feel terrible. We do have other nocturnal critters in this rural area (skunk, opossum, bear), and have seen all of them at different times. Can you please give me some kind of guidance? The best indicator that it is, in fact, a household related issue is if the noise is consistent. I managed to get it into some larger holes but 80% of holes are too small. So if bacteria, parasites and an influx of insects attracted by droppings sound like bad news, call your trusted rodent pest controller today and evict your rat tenants immediately! Now the noise is just a squeaky creaky noise. So I hope you will not find one in the living area of the house.I hope this helps.David, Hi David,I am aware I have a rodent but I am unsure what kind. My husband and I went to the attic and found no sign of rat / mice droppings Confused.What professional help can I get?Thanks! Rodents and squirrels would certainly on my list of possibilities. A few months later, I caught a live mouse in the waste paper basket in my bedroom! Just to add I am in North west England not sure I this helps at all. Been using his services for a few years now and wouldn't use anyone else. Most helpful, thanks again! I am scared to even get out of bed! Thanks in advance, Dan, Hi,I wonder if there could be a bumble bee, honey bee or wasp nest in the wall of your house. After eradicating them, we built several triangle-shaped frames to fit the space, and covered them with hardware clothno more problems. The animal's claws can easily damage your electrical wiring. Sean is a great person to deal with. It's quite scary . Clicks would suggest contraction noises as the roof, gutters etc. Sean has always provided great advice and reliable, prompt service. Also take a look around the exterior to see if there are any possible entry/exit points in the vicinity. Hello, I live in a 3rd floor condo that used to be apartments in Orlando, Florida. A lot of magpies here in Essex, UK. we had squirrels. Usually I hear it around 1 in the afternoon but something later around 3 or 4 pm. That means MY space is the only ones where they CAN get into the ceiling and have a roof still, over their heads without being INside our home (yet.) Then, we hired someone to come in and do the same thing. Usually, the noise is caused by animals or insects trying to get into your home. is a question I have been asked several times recently. I live in an area where there are many birds, but i don't know if they're causing the sound because it is too loud to be birds. If it is birds you would expect most activity at dawn and dusk, but might also hear them through the day. I have not yet heard any animal sound like squeaking or otherwise. It never seems to be in the same place twice. Many thanks. In the past I have heard light scurrying and scratching, after using rodenticide in throw packs I no longer hear that. In the end he came out on short notice and did a great job for a completely reasonable price. The noises you hear are them scurrying across the ground. But! Hello Peggy,Greetings from New Zealand.Do you hear the noises right before sunset as well?Bats are a possibility. The noise may be more frequent and I am simply sleeping through it, but it certainly is not every night. The rodents will be exiting the roof to search for food each night and should find the traps or bait.David, Hi David I have some what similar problem as Angela, where I only hear noises during the day in the wall and/or attic and can't find the exact location. Thank you for your help.Kind Regards,Stacey. What I notice is that i hear it when its really cold winter not much during other seasons. Posted by Vanessa Jenkins Green in Rodent & Wildlife Houston When things go bump in the night in your home, it's usually not a good sign, nor do you experience warm and fuzzy feelings. Hiring an experienced home advisor will help prevent unnecessary expenses and time-consuming repairs while keeping your family safe and secure. I'll certainly check out the death watch beetle on Wikipedia for a start. Rodent sounds: rats and mice are notorious for annoying scratchy noises in the ceiling and walls as they scurry about looking for food. Even my wildlife specialists removal guy/exterminator is confused. What would be your recommended course of action for our situation? Please share your thoughts on how to tackle this infestation in the corner of the bedroom. The last thing I'd want is to have my ceiling fall on me in the middle of my sleep.Regards, Annie, Hello Annie,Thank you for your question. In person he was the same with great customer service and professionalism.Ive waited a couple of months to write this so I can confidently say MY HOME IS SPIDER FREEThank you Cannon, I will be a returning customer! Rats are notorious for climbing to the roof of buildings in search of food, so the best way to stop them is by ensuring they have no access to food or shelter on your roof. This could be your walls, ceilings, beneath floorboards, piles of mice attracting clutter or in your kitchen or attic. It happens at various times-sometimes at nights,during the daytime and some mornings.The roof is concrete. right noisy sods they are. And if youre really unlucky, a chewed and exposed wire could even burn your house down. This means that the bedroom is completely clutter free so I continue to wonder why the mice remain where they are and when will they leave? I certainly will be. But I have no idea where to look or what to do even if it is. We have been using his services for the last few years and I recommend to all my family and friends. Last thing at night say between 9pm & 11pm then 7/8ish in the morning. Rodent shit is pretty distinct looking, and it will likely be all around where the noise is coming from if that's truly the case. It's freaking me out! Then a couple of nights after that I began to hear a very loud gnawing sound coming from the wall behind my wardrobe, starting at about 4.30am. What may be in there, unaffected by the litter? We only hear the noises in the front corner of our down stairs room. Like rats and mice, squirrels are also more active during winter. We had mice in the kitchen before, but that is under control. I am terrified I am going to wake up to mice in my room one morning. Can you buy really tiny nozzles, or is there another way we could treat these?Patrick, Hello Patrick,Thank you for your comment. Was it a bird? Either way, strange noises in roof spaces is not something to panic about but its not something to ignore, either. I can't say whether it is the responsibility of the landlord or homeowners association, the answer may be in your rental agreement/contract. Hello,I think rats or mice are the most likely cause but other animals such as chipmunks may also be possible causes. It sounds like you have made your own rodent bait. IDK if this section has a word limit, so know in advance, if it does, it may take 4-5 for me to explain EVERYTHING to you that is going on, what we've done, learned and how we've begun treating. Then reinforce the entry with steel or something they can't chew back through. But more likely would be a branch rubbing against part of the exterior or expansion creaking from some part of the house timbers or gutter as they warm up during the day.It can be very difficult to identify where a sound is actually coming from so take a look all around the house outside and inside.David, Hi DavidI proudly caught a rat inside when it relocated to my place after my neighbour dug up her storm water drain. That exactly describes our situation. Not a human mating bed hitting wall noise btw! Thanks! What could it possibly be as we are unable to sleep. This has been set up for a MONTH now. 1. Any ideas? My gutters have covers on them as well. I hear the scratching mostly at midnight when its very quiet. If it was a mouse I could atleast sleep fine in the house but not a rat. No one wants to hear strange noises from their attic, ceiling, or roof. In the living room I keep hearing a knocking/tapping sound. Possums also smell but not as bad as when their corpse starts rotting, so its definitely time to have a possum ethically removed long before then. Unfortunately this hasn't worked. Starts around 10pm. The entry points will be sealed and the branches removed but someone else is going to have to go into the crawl space. Again heres the list. We live in northern California, in the lower Sierra foothills, at about 3500'. Thanks again for your advice. Nothing there. The most common source of noises in loft at night are rats and mice. Thankyou so much for replying and for your advice! They really sound like human footsteps or people running without shoes. Place bait in several points with in the roof void.I hope this will help.David, Thank you David. Scratching Noise in the Ceiling at Night? What to Do Our top rated Melbourne pest controllers are ready to help you with any pest problems. The best way to protect your home is to book a rodent control treatment. Thanks for creating this great informational resource.roofer. Yes, possum can be found in Australia, they move slower and gnaws slower than rodents. We cannot sleep once it starts. it just keeps scratching just the roof space in our room only and no other part of the house. We were very surprised at how professional and pleasant this team were. PART 3 of Angela Mitchell's post PART 3 here: Meanwhile, Im STILL hearing them in my walls! Here are great ideas to help you stop your ceiling from making cracking noises at night: 1. I work at home so I am privy to other times of the day, but no scratching.4. We ended up finding out that opossums (a FAMILY) of them had slipped under and were happily living there. If all of these measures fail and you still have a possum on your roof, you may need professional help. If trapping pests is not an option, you can use a deterrent such as bait stations. If you are to access the attic I recommend placing some rodenticide and traps in the space. Just dont know what to do. 2. How about the location of the sound? If you think you have rats or mice, you can try to lure them out and trap them. Between midnight and 5 am for about 20 minutes each time and a couple of times most nights something is incessantly rubbing a small rock back and forth. The light on in the attic is unlikely to deter them if they made the eaves or wall home. His knowledge on everything pest related is amazing and with a number plate that says on his truck, (ILBBAK), the pests wont be looking forward to you being back, Sean. Hello Rhonda,It is hard to know whether it is squirrels or birds causing the noise. I have 3 mousing cats, in the house, and I spread some kitty litter around the, well made, Pressure treated upright slats with 3/4 spacing and slightly larger spaces under the slats in some places, definitely not allowing large rodents, groundhogs, squirrels, large birds, or the like get into that enclosure around the master. Right there is where my TV sits on the dresser. The noise occurs between midnight and 5 am for about 20 minutes each time and a couple of times each night. Okay, for starters, I live in Mebane North Carolina. After some close listening and research I learned we more than likely have mice living in our WALLS. I hear scratching noises in my ceiling, the scratching starts between 11pm and 3Am. Can you smell something unsavoury? Scratching at night in vaulted ceiling. And it's loud. Rat urine and feces are very acidic, which can eat away at the epoxy insulation around wires or joists. There is no evidence of droppings and we are at a loss as to what it could be and what we are going to do. Interior / Exterior Household Pest Control Services, Interior Pest Control Services, Rodent Control | 0 comments. Could happen anytime of day even 5am (when light). My suspicion would be on rodents (rats and mice) even though the cat litter would be a possible repellent. A very efficient job all round. No matter what it was, that scratching noise in your roof was both annoying and worrying - but you're not alone. Sometimes the sound can appear to be coming from one place and it is really coming from somewhere else. I was wondering if you had any idea what it could be. Quick to respond regarding european wasps nesting in walls of our home. In one month, thats the ONLY results. Thats NEVER good! What Are The Most Common House Pests In Australia. and I tried banging it but it is hard to tell if that had any effect, as the sound only came kinda infrequently anyway. The Pest Advice: What is the Scratching I Hear in My Roof? A relative unscrewed part of the roof and put some rat bait there. Thank you. They can contaminate food, spread disease, and cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. ).It might pay to take 15-20 minutes and observe the area from outside at the time you tend to hear the noises. -Saysi, Hello Saysi,The noise is most likely to caused by rodents but take a look for a branch rubbing on the roof or other possible causes (see above). Are you a pest controller? Those noises in roof spaces could be something even more surprising like a nest of wasps.