“It Sounds Like Something’s Bowling Up There…”

Did you ever see those commercials where the customer is trying to describe to the mechanic the sounds their car is making?

Welcome to our world!!

Usually their eyes are as big as softballs and everyone is convinced they now know where Bigfoot lives… IN THEIR CEILING AND WALLS… and they’ve got the sounds to prove it!

Okay, I’ll run through a few of them for you and update this as we collect more:

• There’s scratching in my walls and ceiling.
• It sounds like something’s bowling up there.
• Oh my god, it sounds like they’re going to come through any moment now.
• I think they’re fighting.
• I think something’s happening.
• I hear birds chirping.
• Here’s one of my favorites: “Oh no, it’s much bigger than a mouse.”

This is just a small sample of any given day for us. And we get it—these sounds can be frustrating and even scary. Our minds take us to the worst possible scenarios. And for us, even when WE “know” what it is… we can still be wrong!

We’ve pulled some wild things out of homes, both inside and around them. Pet pythons from walls. Raccoons from ceilings in high-end restaurants. Opossums from under diner booths. LOTS and LOTS of raccoons out of chimneys and attics—so yes, sometimes it is bigger than a mouse.

And for the record, only one Bigfoot so far… so chances are slim it’s that again.

If you’re hearing scratching, running, or what sounds like a full-blown wildlife bowling league in your attic, it may be time for a professional wildlife inspection.

*Keep in mind, we offer preventative services, so you don’t have to listen to what sounds like a stampede in your attic!*

If you’re unsure what’s making the noise, contact us for a free inspection and let’s solve the mystery.