Problem Finder
Not Sure What Animal You’re Dealing With?
If you are hearing noises, finding droppings, noticing odors, or seeing damage but cannot identify the animal, Borland Wildlife Solutions can help you move from symptoms to a clear next step.
Symptoms
Common Signs To Watch
Unknown wildlife problems often start with a few clues. The right inspection helps connect those clues to the animal, the entry point, and the level of risk.
Sounds At Night
Scratching, scurrying, chirping, or thumping in the attic, walls, chimney, crawlspace, or under a deck can point to different species with different activity patterns.
Droppings Or Odors
Droppings, urine smells, nesting debris, or a strong odor can indicate an active wildlife issue, a long-term infestation, or contamination that needs cleanup.
Visible Damage
Chewed vents, torn soffits, disturbed insulation, damaged siding, or digging near the structure may reveal how wildlife is getting in or where it is sheltering.
Unexpected Sightings
Seeing an animal enter a roofline, chimney, garage, or outbuilding is a strong sign that professional identification and exclusion planning are needed.
Causes
Why Identification Matters
Different wildlife problems can look similar at first. The same attic noise could point to squirrels, raccoons, bats, or birds. The same odor could come from contamination, nesting, or a dead animal.
That is why guessing can lead to the wrong fix. The goal is not just to react to a symptom. It is to identify the species, understand how it is using the property, and determine whether removal, exclusion, cleanup, repair, or a product-based solution makes the most sense.
For property owners in the Lincoln, Nebraska area, Borland provides a practical path from uncertainty to action with wildlife-specific experience and a focus on long-term results.
Unknown Animal FAQ
Answers to common questions from property owners who know something is wrong but are not sure what animal is involved.
How can I tell what animal is in my attic or walls?
The timing of noises, the type of droppings, the location of activity, and the kind of damage can all help narrow it down, but many signs overlap. A professional inspection is the most reliable way to identify the species.
Should I wait to see if the problem goes away?
Waiting can allow the animal to cause more damage, expand nesting, or create contamination issues. Early identification usually leads to a simpler solution.
Can one problem point to more than one animal?
Yes. Similar symptoms can come from bats, raccoons, squirrels, birds, skunks, or other wildlife depending on where the activity is happening and how long it has been going on.
What if I only notice a bad smell?
A bad odor may come from droppings, urine, nesting material, or a dead animal. The source should be located before cleanup or repair decisions are made.
Do you only handle removal?
No. Borland also provides exclusion, damage repair, attic cleanup and restoration, and contamination cleanup when the problem requires more than removal.
Can I buy products if I do not need service?
Yes. If the right solution is a product, use the shop page for wildlife-related tools and supplies.
Get The Right Answer Fast
If you are not sure what animal is causing the problem, start with Borland. We will help you move from symptoms to a clear plan.