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Most Common Signs of Wildlife by Animal September 2026
We compiled real customer calls and broke down the most common signs of wildlife by species. Some people reported more than one sign of a nuisance wildlife problem (26% reported more than one sign of an animal infestation).
Most Common Signs of Raccoons
Reported Evidence of Raccoon Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Raccoon(s)
65%
Saw Raccoon Damage
24%
Heard Raccoon Noises
22%
Saw Raccoon Droppings
10%
Strong, mysterious odor
1.4%
Most Common Signs of Squirrels
Reported Evidence of Squirrel Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Squirrel(s)
57%
Heard Squirrel Noises
32%
Found Squirrel Droppings
4%
Strong Ammonia Odor
2%
Urine Stains
1%
Most Common Signs of Bats
Reported Evidence of Bat Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Bat(s)
67%
Saw Entry Gaps
25%
Found Bat Guano
22%
Heard Bat Noises
15%
Urine Stains
1%
Most Common Signs of Snakes
Reported Evidence of Snake Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Snake
93%
Saw Entry Gaps
13%
Heard Snake Noises
2%
Found Physical Evidence
1%
Most Common Signs of Skunks
Reported Evidence of Skunk Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Skunk
78%
Skunk Odor or Sprayed
31%
Found Entry Gaps or Damage
10%
Heard Skunk Noises
9%
Most Common Signs of Rats
Reported Evidence of Rat Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Rat
56%
Found Entry Gaps
31%
Found Rat Droppings or Urine Stains
21%
Strong Odor
18%
Heard Rat Noises
18%
Found a Dead Rat
5%
Saw Rat Damage
5%
Most Common Signs of Mice
Reported Evidence of Mouse Infestation
Percentage
Saw a Mouse
56%
Found Entry Gaps
34%
Found Mice Droppings
31%
Heard Mouse Noise
19%
Noticed Strange Odor
13%
Found Mice Damage
9%
Noticed Strange Odors
3%
Most Common Combination of Signs of Wildlife
About 26% of customers reported more than one sign of an animal problem.
