How can I tell what kind of animal is in my attic?

• <div>It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:<ul><li>Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.</li><li>Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.</li></ul>When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.</div>

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3 Birds renovated a bathroom for ADA accessibility. Finished complete make-over in less than 3 days. No problems. excellent work. The foreman. Logan, was great. Completely satisfied. Good job Logan!!
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Reviewed in May 2026
did a good job with the honey bee nest they were very knowledgeable
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Reviewed in February 2026
He has completed a number of jobs at my home. Gutter cleaning was just one of them. He has worked on my awning and secured places where there was open access to birds. Inside he has repaired doors, lighting fixture and the bath tub. Upon completion pictures are shared of work without easy...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Jeff was prompt, explained everything and completed the job as agreed. I will hire him again if I need pest control.
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Reviewed in September 2021
I am updating my rating from a 3 star to a 4 star as a follow up to my first review. My experience with this product has been interesting. Dog Guard has been great in there attentiveness to me and respond to my calls or emails very timely which was perfect. My pooch, after testing her boundaries...
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Reviewed in April 2021
They made us aware of everything they were doing! Katie was always pleasant on the phone. When they were finished the bill was less than the estimate!! Thank you Freedom Fireplace!! No more birds or raccoons coming in our chimney!!ð â ð »
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Reviewed in August 2019
very helpful and friendly. give info on how to control our problem. very satisfied.
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Reviewed in November 2015
Quik response as the work started the next day. We asked to have a bird's nest taken down from the top of a downspout & the installer failed to do so and that's why the lower rating. We were under the impression that all the downspouts would be checked & they weren't so again...
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Reviewed in November 2013
The work itself went through several delay due to weather, you can't control the rain. The finishing of the deck included pressure washing and staining as well as the concrete and perimeter fences. NEB's finished work brought out my back yard into a showpiece. The area never looked as good....
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Reviewed in January 2012
I am satisfied overall with S & R Pest Control. I will continue to use them.
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"Had a bird issue and they came when they said they would and did EXCELLENT work at a fair price. Geoff was honest about what needed done and fixed my problem quickly. Canâ t thank them enough for their help and will definitely call again when I need help!!"

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

Pest control measures for bird and bat issues typically last from several weeks to months, depending on the effectiveness of the implemented solutions and the return of conducive conditions.

Studies indicate that owls don't possess a conventional sense of fear. However, they find intense, sudden human noise unsettling, like clapping or shouting. Additionally, owls are likely spooked by sudden bursts of bright light. While they may not experience fear as humans do, these disturbances can disrupt their natural behaviors, making it essential to minimize such disruptions when sharing spaces with these remarkable creatures.

Strong scents like peppermint, rosemary, lavender, citronella, and others can repel woodpeckers—as pungent smells can overpower their senses. For that reason, you might consider making a homemade spray with one or a combination of these scents to spritz around areas of your home where woodpeckers frequent.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.
Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Natural swimming pools are designed to deter pests, including mosquitoes. While any body of water can potentially attract pests, the natural filtration system keeps the water clean and constantly moving. Mosquitoes specifically are attracted to standing water, so the continuously circulating water in a natural pool makes it an inhospitable environment for them.

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