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Nighttime Attic Sounds: Inspection Required for ID

Sounds above bathroom at night in Georgia attic—small animal running on roof, only night/early morning. Sound alone can't identify species. Proper inspection needed: check for entry points, droppings, tracks, damage. See ICWDM inspection principles for step-by-step guide.

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