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« on: January 07, 2011, 01:05:48 PM » |
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Hiya Guys and Dolls,
I am absolutely petrified. I am hoping someone can help me or shed some light on what to do. There is a noise coming from somewhere late at night. It is a critter either in the walls or the attic. Now i am afraid of even a mouse. But this is not a mouse. I can here it chewing and literally clicking as it walks across the ceiling above me.
I can not tell if it is in the walls or attic. But it is BIG. Last night i heard shredding of paper that makes me think whatever it is, they are making a nest. I do not know what to do. Nor know what it is. It only comes out at night. During the day there is not a peep of a sound.
I am hoping someone can offer a suggestion as to what it could be and what i can do. If it is a rat i will die omg i will die. But i am thinking it sounds bigger than that. Any clues as to what could be lurking and what i can do please advise.
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2011, 01:23:09 PM » |
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i'll bet racoon. look outside for paw prints, probably climbing up the downspout. look for holes in the soffit, they can squeeze in a small hole (softball size)
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2011, 01:26:49 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2011, 01:27:46 PM » |
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make the best of it, charge it rent. 
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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2011, 01:27:55 PM » |
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Pests leave residue trails. A rodent a small one, a large pest a wide trail. A quick remedy would be moth balls.
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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2011, 01:43:41 PM » |
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Thank so much for your replies. I looked up the raccoon link and boy oh boy can they cause damage.
Not sure if i should call a exterminator or try a home remedy. Have you heard any success with the moth balls Joseph?
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2011, 01:46:09 PM » |
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Sounds scary that's for definite Lips.
Could it be a rat or an owl or bats?
Either way, I certainly would call pest control. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2011, 02:06:02 PM » |
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any success with the moth balls ?
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i hear the lady moths dig 'em. 
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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2011, 05:43:51 PM » |
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possum? They move around a lot at night. german cockroaches? They sound like scraping/tearing at the sheetrock. I know you don't want to hear it's a rat. But put some rat bait in your attic if you can.
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2011, 07:54:46 PM » |
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Have you heard any success with the moth balls Joseph?
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Yes. You're going to need quite a few moth balls placed in places you think the pest is. Look for dark places you think a pest of that size could hide.
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« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2011, 09:48:25 PM » |
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I don't think it is rats after reading the link on raccoons. It basically said that rats "scurry" across the room. This is definitely clicking across the floor like paw with claws. I don't know how i get in these predicaments.
I just hope it doesn't run in the house some where. I will think i will definitely have to call an exterminator to get to the bottom of it.
I wonder if the critter leaves during the day? I would think so to eat!
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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2011, 01:38:25 AM » |
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mayebe it eats all the OTHER critters hiding up there hehehe
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2011, 06:05:55 AM » |
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mayebe it eats all the OTHER critters hiding up there hehehe
LMAO Yeah lips he's probably snacking on the rats.
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2011, 11:04:27 AM » |
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Lips, this is a no brainer. Heres what you do, (and it sounds as if you have a rat, and a decent size one at that). You go to your local gunsmith, purchase a double barrel shot gun, I prefer Benneli, please refer to example 1
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