I think something's living in the walls.

[Deleted User] · 14/09/13 - 04:44

Today I moved back into my uni flat after spending the summer at home. I've been sitting in the kitchen/living area for about 3 hours now, and I've kept hearing a kind of scratching/moving around noise. At first I thought it was the blinds blowing against the windows, but when I shut the windows the noise still kept happening. Is it possible that something could be living in the walls and if so, what do I do about it? I wouldn't have thought something would crawl this far up (we're on the 5th floor), but it's the only answer I can think of

chattamanuk · 14/09/13 - 04:46

TreasureIsland wrote: »

Today I moved back into my uni flat after spending the summer at home. I've been sitting in the kitchen/living area for about 3 hours now, and I've kept hearing a kind of scratching/moving around noise. At first I thought it was the blinds blowing against the windows, but when I shut the windows the noise still kept happening. Is it possible that something could be living in the walls and if so, what do I do about it? I wouldn't have thought something would crawl this far up (we're on the 5th floor), but it's the only answer I can think of

Rats!;)

[Deleted User] · 14/09/13 - 05:01

chattamanuk wrote: »

Rats!;)

What should I do?

LION8TIGER · 14/09/13 - 05:09

Make sure that any holes in the flat/cupboards etc are blocked and buy a cat.

[Deleted User] · 14/09/13 - 05:25

Tell your landlord and get pest control in.

[Deleted User] · 14/09/13 - 05:33

LION8TIGER wrote: »

Make sure that any holes in the flat/cupboards etc are blocked and buy a cat.

Thanks! I've checked for holes and couldn't see any, but as it's a rented flat I'm not allowed to own a pet

Darcy_ wrote: »

Tell your landlord and get pest control in.

Thanks, I was wondering whether I'd need to let the landlord know or just go straight to pest control.

My mom's suggested that as the flat's so high up and near to some quite tall trees that it might be squirrels.

annette kurten · 14/09/13 - 05:36

TreasureIsland wrote: »

Thanks! I've checked for holes and couldn't see any, but as it's a rented flat I'm not allowed to own a pet

Thanks, I was wondering whether I'd need to let the landlord know or just go straight to pest control.

My mom's suggested that as the flat's so high up and near to some quite tall trees that it might be squirrels.

i was going to suggest a squirrel, they`re very noisy.
you need to get the landlord out i would think.

they`re really bad for cable chewing.

[Deleted User] · 14/09/13 - 05:39

annette kurten wrote: »

i was going to suggest a squirrel, they`re very noisy.
you need to get the landlord out i would think.

they`re really bad for cable chewing.

It was quite noisy, I could hear them over the TV! It reminded me of the noise my hamster's claws used to make when she was crawling around on our wooden floor.

I hadn't even thought about cables or anything, I was just annoyed at the noise they were making

annette kurten · 14/09/13 - 05:47

definitely sounds like a squirrel, right time of year too, they come in to have their babies and leave in the spring,

Owen_Kent · 14/09/13 - 06:24

Maybe you have a evil sprit living in the walls

annette kurten · 14/09/13 - 07:01

it`s the landlord`s responsibility to deal with it:

The question often asked by Tenants and Landlords is ‘who is responsible for dealing with infestations?’

The Housing Act 2004 states that ‘residential premises should provide a safe and healthy environment for any potential occupant or visitor’. In this respect, it is quite clear that landlords have a responsibility for the health of their tenants, especially regarding what can be termed as ‘public health’ pests that carry disease spreading potential, such as rodents. However, as has been highlighted in this article, disease potential is just one of many risks caused by pest species. The damage to property, foodstuffs, reputations and the legal consequences of uncontrolled pest infestations must all be considered by any landlord or tenant when faced with pest activity.

http://www.lettingtrainingcentre.co.uk/news/pest-problems-and-pitfalls-rental-sector