‍īats Bats make a variety of sounds often mistaken for other household pests. It is far more likely that the mounds and tunnels in your yard will provide the primary evidence of their presence. This is not to say that they do not make audible sounds – they are known to squeal, snort, squeak, or wheeze – and some even grind their teeth or make low, guttural sounds. Moles Because moles live primarily underground in tunnels and burrows, it is highly unlikely that you will hear them making any noise. You may hear burrowing sounds as they build their homes, often under decks or along foundations.

Still, all skunks may be heard on occasion. Most sounds are made by babies or juveniles, while adults have learned to trust their more odorous capability to protect them. They will even smack their lips and stomp if they are cornered or afraid. Vocalizations may also be a warning to predators and may be in the form of a squeal, screech, whimper or hiss.

They usually vocalize when expressing fear or pain. ‍ Skunks Skunks are typically silent, but not because they cannot make sounds. Because an opossum is a much larger animal than many other critters, you may be able to distinguish their activity from that of rats or mice. You may also hear them moving around in the attic or basement. Clicking and sneezing vocalizations emanating from roofs and attics usually indicate that a den or nest is present. Baby opossums will vocalize when crying a parent, although their 'cry' sounds more like a sneeze. They make clicking sounds during mating season and will emit a hiss or growl if threatened. There are a few exceptions which always occur when more than one opossum is present. Opossums Opossums are primarily quiet animals, and they rarely make sounds that you will hear. Because they are nocturnal, you will hear these sounds primarily at night. Raccoons also make themselves known when they scurry across the roof or attic. Baby raccoon vocalizations resemble that of kittens, with tones described as mewing, crying, and whining. These include snarling, hissing, purring, chittering, growling, whimpering, and even screeching. Raccoons Raccoons are incredibly vocal animals, with an extensive 'vocabulary.' They communicate with other raccoons utilizing more than 200 distinct sounds.

Our initial consultation and action plan will clearly outline what you are dealing with and how we will rectify the situation. When you hear noises you can't explain, it is best to call Armadillo Wildlife as soon as possible. The descriptions below are meant to help you to identify common pests known to intrude on Fort Wayne homes. Although it may be difficult to distinguish between some of these animals, the noises you hear are clear evidence of an infestation in your attic, walls, or garage. ‍Whether through vocalizations or movement, most rodents, birds, and mammals alert us to their presence by the sounds we hear.

Raccoon sounds