Possible Mouse Activity in Your Attic
Hearing scratching overhead? Confirm the signs before deciding what to do next.
The free Mouse Activity Confirmation Field Guide helps you document sounds, timing, droppings, insulation disturbance, and other signs that may point to mouse activity.
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Send Me the Free GuideSigns homeowners commonly report
- Scratching or scurrying overhead, usually after dark
- Small dark droppings along beams, edges, or stored boxes
- Tunneled, flattened, or displaced attic insulation
- Gnaw marks on stored packaging or wiring sheathing
Inside the guide:
- How to document attic sounds and timing
- Common evidence worth recording safely
- Other conditions that can sound like mice
- Signs that professional evaluation may be appropriate
Professional provider availability is currently being established for MetroWest.
Educational information only. This field guide is general homeowner information for documenting what you are observing. It cannot identify a pest, confirm an infestation, or replace an on-site evaluation by a licensed professional. It does not provide pesticide or treatment instructions.
Need professional help?
If you've already confirmed signs of mouse activity — or simply want a professional opinion — you can submit an inspection request now.
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