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Nighttime Gnawing Under Raised House: Inspection Steps for Wildlife Entry

Loud gnawing and movement under a raised house (lattice skirt) at night, next to woods. Too loud for raccoon.

Expert Answer: Inspect foundation for holes/gnnaw marks. Rats need 1 inch; raccoons need 4 inches. Sound indicates a problem but not the species. More details needed. See wildlifecontrolconsultant.com.

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