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I Have A Concern

Something is living under and in the walls of my house. Its bigger than a mouse by far. I guess it could be a large rat but where would a rat come from? They are developing a large plot of land nearby. It was a wetland area with dry areas in it too. Maybe something decided to move in after losing its home but what is it and how to get rid of it?

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MissSimpleMind · 41-45, F

What's it sound like? Scratching? Squeaking? Thumping? Does it sound big? What time of day do you hear it? What part of the country are you in?

morrgin · F

@MissSimpleMind im in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. I never hear squeaking. I hear a lot of strong scratching and chewing. Shuffling around and clawing. Its torn a large amount of our insulation underneath the house. I cant find an exit/entry it might use to go outside and i have no idea what its food source might be if it doesnt leave.

MissSimpleMind · 41-45, F

I'd be leaning towards rats or even maybe a squirrel? Do you see any droppings anywhere? Both can do plenty of damage and chew through insulation...

We once had a darn weasel in the house. That was fun...

morrgin · F

@MissSimpleMind no droppings i can find. Maybe I should be looking up high for a possible entry. Ive only been looking around the foundation.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@morrgin Yeah, squirrel, raccoon, possum, and whatever else you might have in that area can use a high entry. Any trees near or touching the house?

morrgin · F

@GerOttman yes there is 1 tree that is against the house

morrgin · F

@MissSimpleMind it was a rat.

MissSimpleMind · 41-45, F

I hope it's a dead rat now!

morrgin · F

@MissSimpleMind i felt bad but yes it is we shot it. It was that big.