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Why Do I Hear Scratching Noises in My Ceiling?

Your home is supposed to be your private sanctuary where you can get good restful sleep… so hearing something scratching around in your ceiling will likely be enough to give you insomnia. The good news is that repeated scratching sounds probably aren't the work of an intruder, nor are they likely to be caused by some eldritch entity. Most often, such noises are caused by a pest presence in your house in Brooklyn.

The culprits of scratching noises in the ceiling are most often rodents, whether mice, rats or squirrels. Rodents are drawn by the warmth and seclusion of attics, prompting them to diligently search for a way inside. Because they can squeeze through very small openings, rodents usually have little trouble gaining access to attic spaces through vent openings or holes in roofs. As rodents scurry about in your attic, you'll likely hear a variety of noises, including scratching. The loudness and time of day at which the scratching occurs can help you determine what sort of intruders you're dealing with. Mice and rats are both nocturnal, while squirrels are diurnal - meaning they're more active by day. Squirrels and rats will also be much louder than comparatively tiny mice.

Other pests may also be responsible for scratching sounds in the ceiling. While not as common as rodents, pigeons are also known to invade attics of Brooklyn houses in order to build their nests. You may hear pigeons scratching and flapping around in your ceiling if this happens.

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