Damage caused by animals?

Noises in your garden & around your house

Animals like martens, rats, or raccoons can cause significant damage. Learn how to identify them and protect yourself with smart technology.

✔️ Here you'll find possible reasons for the noises and what can help...

Where can the noises and damage occur – and who is behind it

✅ In the attic

Possible damage:

  • Scratched insulation
  • Urine traces
  • Bite marks on cables

Perpetrators:

  • Martens
  • Rats

✅ Cellar

Possible damage:

  • Rodent holes
  • Destroyed food
  • Odor nuisance

Perpetrators:

  • Martens
  • Rats

✅ Garden / Shed

Possible damage:

  • Dug-up plants
  • Overturned bins
  • Food scraps

Perpetrators:

  • Raccoons
  • Foxes
  • Wild animals

📌 3 tips on how to identify noises and disturbances:

1. Analyze tracks

Examine the animal's droppings, look for possible paw prints, and compare them.

2. Behavioral patterns

Try to pay attention to when you hear noises, for example. If you hear them at night, you'll know if they are nocturnal animals. If your trash has been rummaged through, you can be pretty sure it was wild animals or raccoons.

3. Use of surveillance technology

To be absolutely sure and to be able to take further measures, it can be helpful to use cameras or motion detectors.
You will have access to precise digital images and know which animal is causing mischief.

What can help is:

❗️You can prevent damage by..

1. securing your garden or attic with protective grilles or closing off access points

2. securing your garbage bins

3. getting a wildlife camera to monitor your garden or attic