Practical tips
- Listen for when the noise happens; daytime scurrying often means squirrels, night noise often means mice or rats.
- Check roof vents, soffits, and gaps around pipes for chewed openings or droppings.
- Seal entry points only after animals are out so nothing gets trapped inside the walls.
- Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning droppings, or have a pest pro handle cleanup and exclusion.