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May 19, 2025

The Sounds in Your Attic: What They Really Mean

The Sounds in Your Attic: What They Really Mean

Common Attic Noises & What They Might Mean

🐿️ Fast, light scurrying during the day?
You’re probably dealing with squirrels. They’re most active during daylight and love nesting in attics — especially during baby season.

🦝 Heavy thumping or dragging at night?
Sounds like a raccoon. These nighttime invaders are strong, smart, and incredibly destructive if left unchecked.

🐀 Tiny scratching or gnawing?
Rodents like mice and rats are likely culprits. They can squeeze through tiny gaps and create major health hazards with their droppings.

🐦 Fluttering or chirping in the early morning?
You might have birds nesting in vents or soffits. It’s cute until they bring mites, droppings, and roof damage with them.

Why Ignoring the Noise is a Big Mistake

Many homeowners wait weeks or months, hoping the noise will go away. Spoiler alert: it never does. Wildlife never leaves on its own — in fact, it often multiplies. The longer you wait, the more damage these animals can cause to your insulation, wiring, and air quality.

Even worse, we regularly respond to homes where someone tried a DIY fix that backfired — trapping animals inside, separating mothers from babies, or causing expensive repairs from poor exclusion work.

Why San Antonio Trusts Homeland

At Homeland Wildlife & Pest Control, we’ve been solving attic intrusions for over 13 years. We’re not just the highest-rated wildlife experts in San Antonio — we’re the only company offering a Lifetime Warranty on our exclusion work.

That means when we seal your home, it stays sealed. And if the animals come back — we do too.

What To Do If You Hear Noises in the Attic

  • Don’t wait. Call us as soon as you hear something.
  • Don’t try to trap or seal anything on your own (you could trap babies or cause more damage).
  • Schedule a free attic inspection with Homeland.

We’ll check your roofline, crawlspace, attic, and vents — and give you a custom report with video/photo documentation so you know exactly what’s going on.

Call Today Before It Gets Worse

Protect your home and your peace of mind. Call 210-776-6100 or visit homelandwildlife.com to schedule your free inspection.

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