What's in My Attic? Free Rodent and Wildlife Checker

What do you hear?

Pick the closest match.

Light scratching or skitteringSoft, quick, here and thereScurrying, gnawing or draggingBusier, heavier than a tapRunning, rolling or crackingLike nuts rolling across the ceilingHeavy thumps or walkingSometimes chattering or growlingI haven't heard anythingOnly seen signs

When is it loudest?

Think about the last few days.

At nightAfter dark, when the house is quietIn daylightMostly morning and late afternoonAny time, or not sure

Where is it?

Pick where you notice it most.

Above the ceilingIn the atticInside the wallsBetween rooms or floorsUnder the floorIn the crawl spaceIn the garageWalls, ceiling or cornersSeveral placesAttic, walls and more

Seen any droppings?

Look, but don't touch, sweep or vacuum them.

Tiny, like grains of riceSmall and pointedBigger, like raisinsClearly larger than a mouse’sLarge, piled in one spotLike a small dog’sNone seen, or not sure

Any other signs?

Pick all that you have seen, then tap "See my result".

Chewed wires, ducts or insulationBite marks, tunnels, torn ductsDark smudges along edgesGreasy rub marks on wood or pipesNut or seed shellsIn the attic or by the rooflineTorn vent or a big hole outsideBent screens, pulled-up shinglesSmall gaps or chewed holesAround pipes, vents, garage doorA strong musky smell under the houseFrom the crawl space

Droppings, at a glance.

Look, but don’t touch. Size is one of the best clues to what you have.

Tiny, like grains of riceOften mice.
Bigger, like raisinsOften rats. Clearly larger than mouse droppings.
Large, piled in one spotOften a larger animal, like a raccoon.

Cleaning up? Don’t sweep or vacuum. Follow the CDC’s clean-up steps.

Questions, answered.

Can this checker tell me for sure what is in my attic?

No. It gives a likely match from your answers, not a diagnosis. Only an inspection can confirm what is there and how it gets in. Our inspection is free.

Is it safe to clean up droppings myself?

If you do, follow the CDC's steps: don't sweep or vacuum, air out the space for 30 minutes, wear gloves, soak the droppings with a bleach solution for 5 minutes and wipe them up with paper towels. Full steps: CDC, clean up after rodents.

What happens at the free inspection?

We check the attic, crawl space and garage and the outside of the house for entry openings, and you get photos of every opening we find. Please be home for the inspection. Most customers get their written quote 30–60 minutes after the inspection, same day at the latest.

Do you see my answers?

No. The checker runs on your phone or computer. Nothing you pick is sent or saved, unless you choose to book an inspection with our form.

What's in my attic? Find out in a minute.

Droppings, at a glance.

Questions, answered.

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