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Listen, compare, and learn what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-raccoons-sound-like-at-night\">What Do Raccoons Sound Like at Night?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavy thumping and scratching in attics and walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chittering, growling, whining vocalizations (200+ sounds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rustling or scurrying across insulation, vents, or chimneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-noises\/\">squirrels <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-noises\/\">rats<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-common-raccoon-vocal-sounds\">9 Common Raccoon Vocal Sounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoon sounds range from their vocal calls to the noises made by rustling, scurrying, and other activities. Extremely vocal, raccoons use over 200 sounds to interact, including purring, chittering, growling, snarling, hissing, whimpering, and owl-like screeches. Baby raccoons often mew, cry, or whine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chitter\">Chitter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A high-pitched call that sounds like a bird. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Chitter-.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growl\">Growl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A low growl when feeling threatened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Growling.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chirp\">Chirp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When kits are hungry or calling mom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Chirping.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74d018ca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hiss\">Hiss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A raccoon hisses when angry or alarmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Hissing-.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grunt\">Grunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grunts can be a way to say hello, show submission, or express fear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Grunting.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-purring\">Purring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A rhythmic churr-churr when feeling safe, nursing, or happy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-purring.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74d018ca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trill\">Trill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A high-pitched call heard a mile away, to warn or attract other raccoons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4339__raccoon.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-juvenile-noises\">Juvenile Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A rhythmic churr-churr is the communication between mother and juveniles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/babyracoonnoises.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" 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Lots of&nbsp;<strong>noise&nbsp;<\/strong>and traffic across the ceiling\/attic! Cory came and saw the entry place in eve&#8217;s screen. He replaced all entry spots with a wire that rodents can&#8217;t chew through! Also fixed small gates at crawl space so they can&#8217;t get under the house! Caulked where needed. Amazing job! So professional and requested I do a walk around to make sure he&#8217;d met our needs and full filled their contract! Very friendly and explained everything for me. Great job, great company!!<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/critter-control-172429260797705\">Stella T., Baton Rogue<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714197155\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I know if raccoons are in my attic?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You will hear raccoons in the attic. Raccoons can weigh as much as twenty pounds. Combined with an average litter size of three to seven kits, raccoons will make noises in your attic.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714209371\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do raccoons make noises on the roof?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, raccoons make noises on your roof. Typical raccoon sounds also occur when the pests walk across rooftops, construct their dens, or attempt to gain entry through holes or other small openings that lead to attractive denning sites.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714216791\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does a raccoon sound like?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Raccoons are noisy! They can make over 200 vocalizations like growling, hissing, snarling, screaming, screeching, purring, chirping, mewing, whistling, and whining. If you have a raccoon in the attic, you will hear sounds like scratching, rustling, thumping, gnawing, or scurrying.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714227546\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do raccoons make noises at night?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Homeowners will mostly hear raccoon noises at night, when the pests are most active in their search for food. As such, residents may be awoken by the sounds of raccoons knocking over or rummaging through <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-trash\/\">trash cans<\/a>. Individuals may also hear raccoon sounds from inside homes, like the pests rustling or scratching between walls.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714238894\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do baby raccoons sound like?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Raccoon kits make their distinct sounds like chittering, chippering, mewing, crying, and whining. You might mistake their sounds for birds chirping simultaneously. When they feel threatened or annoyed, the raccoon kits make a high-pitched chirping noise.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714252728\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are raccoons dangerous?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, raccoons can be dangerous, especially if kits are present, or they feel cornered or threatened. They have sharp claws and teeth, which they will use to defend themselves. Raccoons are one of the leading<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/what-wild-animals-get-rabies\/\"> rabies vector animals in North America<\/a>. Beyond that, a raccoon in the house will cause damage, contiminate the area, and spread diseases. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714251610\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are raccoons nocturnal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, raccoons are nocturnal. But you might see a female active in the day if she needs to get food for her young. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760714269287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where do raccoons live?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Raccoons live in every state and can survive in a variety of habitats. Raccoons can live under your deck, shed, or in a tree hollow on your property. They will also create dens inside attics, walls, and crawlspaces. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raccoon-vocal-noises\">Raccoon Vocal Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoon sounds range from the vocalizations the animals use to communicate with each other to the noises they make as a result of their rustling, scurrying, and other activity. Known to be extremely vocal creatures, raccoons interact by using more than 200 different sounds, which include purring, chittering, growling, snarling, hissing, whimpering, and even screeching like owls.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/baby-raccoons\/\">Baby raccoon<\/a> sounds include mewing, crying, and whining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raccoon-movement-noise\">Raccoon Movement Noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when raccoons are quiet vocally, they still make noise. The sound of an animal rustling or scurrying about the attic or in the chimney is a common sign that a raccoon has moved in. Typical raccoon sounds also occur when the pests walk across <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-on-roof-soffits\/\">rooftops<\/a>, construct their dens, or attempt to gain entry through holes or other small openings that lead to attractive denning sites. People tend to hear raccoon sounds most frequently at night due to the nocturnal behavior of the pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-noises-do-raccoons-make-at-night\">What Noises Do Raccoons Make at Night?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeowners will mostly hear raccoon noises at night, when the pests are most active in their search for food. As such, residents may be awoken by the sounds of raccoons knocking over or rummaging through <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-trash\/\">trash cans<\/a>. Individuals may also hear raccoon sounds from inside homes, like the pests rustling or scratching in between walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-invaders\">Home Invaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attracted by the presence of food and access to suitable denning sites, raccoons are common <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-houses\/\">invaders of homes<\/a>. They take advantage of holes and other structural openings to get inside. Common entry points and denning sites include <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-attics\/\">attics<\/a>, <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-chimneys\/\">chimneys<\/a>, and the open spaces beneath porches, sheds, and houses. Even though raccoons build their dens in places where it may be difficult to detect the pests by sight, they often make sounds and noises that reveal their presence in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When raccoon sounds lead to discovering an infestation problem, <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/\">professional raccoon control <\/a>is usually necessary. Raccoons will defend themselves when cornered and may become aggressive. They can also carry <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-diseases\/\">diseases<\/a>, including rabies and canine distemper. To prevent the risk of injury or disease, contact a wildlife removal professional if you hear raccoon sounds in your home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9e9be3cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-yellow-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cdc-warning-0\">CDC Warning<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The CDC identifies two primary risks from raccoons<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baylisascaris is a parasite in raccoon feces that cna cause severe illness, even death, if its eggs are ingested by humans, especially young children, leading to neurologlical and organ damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rabies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons are a frequent source of rabies, a deadly viral disease transmitted through bites or scratches. 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