09/28/2026
Hearing Heavy Footsteps in the Attic at Night? You May Have a Raccoon.
Here in Katy and West Houston, raccoons are well adapted to living around neighborhoods, greenbelts, wooded areas, and expanding developments. Unfortunately, your attic can look like a pretty comfortable place to call home.
Raccoons are strong animals and may take advantage of or enlarge vulnerable areas around soffits, roof vents, fascia, and rooflines to gain access.
Signs to watch for include:
Heavy thumping, scratching, or movement at night
Damaged soffits, vents, or roofline materials
Raccoons repeatedly climbing onto your roof
Nesting activity inside the attic
Droppings or strong odors
And if a mother raccoon has moved into an attic, there may be babies inside as well, making proper removal especially important.
If something larger than a squirrel seems to be moving around overhead after dark, Mama Bear Pest & Outdoor can help identify the problem, locate potential entry points, and recommend the appropriate wildlife solution.
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