Hearing Noise in Your Attic at Night? It Could Be Bats
If you’re hearing scratching, fluttering, or light movement in your attic at night, there’s a good chance bats are already inside your home. This is one of the most common calls we get in Central Iowa this time of year. Most homeowners don’t see bats right away. They hear something first. And usually, it starts at night. Why Bat Noise Happens at Night Bats are most active after dark. During the day, they stay tucked away in attic spaces, soffits, or wall voids. Once the sun goes down, they begin moving around and leaving to feed. That’s why homeowners often notice: • Scratching or fluttering sounds in the evening • Noise that seems to move across the ceiling • Activity that stops by morning This pattern is one of the biggest indicators that bats may be in the home. Hearing Scratching At Night? Where Bats Are Hiding Bats don’t need much space to get in. They commonly enter through small gaps along: • Rooflines • Soffits • Fascia boards • Vent openings Once inside...