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hifi_dave
13-07-2019, 10:06
We have a 15th century, timber framed farmhouse which, because of the construction, has hollow walls and numerous small gaps for creatures to sneak into. This means that we have to keep a constant watch out for mice in the loft. A nuisance but not a real problem.
However, just the past couple of weeks we have heard a 'snoring' in a part of one wall in a bedroom. It is a proper 'snore', not a rustle or flutter or anything scrabbling around but a zzzzz, zzzzz etc. It is during the night and early morning, so I don't think it's a nocturnal creature but I don't really know.
What would be snoring loud enough to be heard ?
walpurgis
13-07-2019, 10:11
It'll probably be an insect of some sort. I've had similar sounds in my kitchen, never did pin down what was causing it.
What would be snoring loud enough to be heard ?
We had a rat in the walls, but it was more shuffling than snoring. Hedgehogs can make funny noises, but never heard of one getting in a house wall, and they're nocturnal...
Whatever you do, don't watch Stranger Things! You'll never sleep again!
walpurgis
13-07-2019, 10:29
Are you sure it's not the lady next door using a 'personal device'? :D
...only if it's accompanied by moaning, then squealing:D
To be sure, check for damp patches on the walls.
Marco.
hifi_dave
13-07-2019, 10:44
I don't think it could be an insect as it is a proper snoring noise, like someone next door but we haven't got any neighbours.
I have seen Hedgehogs on the TV, snoring but it's upstairs and I doubt they can get up the wall.
walpurgis
13-07-2019, 10:56
If it's a real bother Dave, it might be an idea to consult a pest control company. After all, there may be damage being caused or some sort of infestation that could worsen.
stairpost
13-07-2019, 11:08
Any chance it could be a cat?
dormouse maybe. they snore quite loudly if on back...
Pigmy Pony
13-07-2019, 13:29
How big are the cavities in your walls? Big enough to hide a homeless guy?
Patrick Dixon
13-07-2019, 18:48
How big are the cavities in your walls? Big enough to hide a homeless guy?
That's what I was thinking - maybe an illegal migrant?
dormouse maybe. they snore quite loudly if on back...
They do, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlS3w1GGE8g
That is crazy! Perhaps the cavity is amplifying the small, snoring animal? I would suggest cranking up the stereo and making it so the bugger couldn’t sleep! But I know that doesn’t work, I had a mouse years ago living inside my speaker! The house next door went empty, and the grass grew tall. Next thing I know, I pull the grill off my speaker and there is a small round hole in the speaker cone! Back then especially, I liked to jam loud! I have no idea how he stood it? He must have been a real hard rocker?
Drill a hole and throw a smoke bomb in the wall, see what runs out.
Russell
Pigmy Pony
14-07-2019, 17:53
Is it perhaps windy outside when you hear this snoring? Possibly draughts blowing round the cavities vibrating something in there.
thingfish
14-07-2019, 17:56
Poltergeist......Quite obviously.
:doh:
Burn your house down now.
Is it perhaps windy outside when you hear this snoring? Possibly draughts blowing round the cavities vibrating something in there.
Not as draughty though, as it is inside your pantz!:D
Marco.
thingfish
14-07-2019, 18:32
Highest human blast was recorded at..203.56 mph.
This actually came about circa 97 when a 7 oaks salesman descovered that a humble Golding 1242 mm cartridge actually pissed all over a Koetsu Black mc.
thingfish
14-07-2019, 18:37
SUT'S..........:lol
Pigmy Pony
14-07-2019, 18:40
Not as draughty though, as it is inside your pantz!:D
Marco.
Yes, they do sound like snoring sometimes, and with this in mind I was wondering whether it could be Mrs. Dave letting some off and blaming the wall cavities? You know how women can be about disowning their bum burps. My grandma always dismissed my grandad's assertion that when she trumped the blast would make the back of her skirt flutter.
thingfish
14-07-2019, 18:51
KILT.
hifi_dave
15-07-2019, 10:41
Thanks for the suggestions but it now looks like a Wasp nest. My Daughter Googled the noise and found examples of the same noise and armed with this possibility, I took a thorough look at the roof with my binoculars and sure enough, there are Wasps entering under the tiles.
No idea how the little buggers make such a strange noise but we now have to get rid of them.
wasps rarely use same nest again although they may return to same area. they will naturally die off in late autumn early winter, so might be time to remove it and seal up the holes they are using...unless they are a menace right now, then get a pest management firm in.
Don't forget to get the jam out of the nest first.
Pigmy Pony
15-07-2019, 15:52
I agree with Grant, if they're not a nuisance leave them alone till after the autumn, then deal with their access points. Pest control would probably cost about £80, or to put it another way four or five new lps :)
No idea how the little buggers make such a strange noise but we now have to get rid of them.
That’s the sound they make when they’re, “having relations”, as it were.
Russell
Pinhead's back....[emoji44]
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If they are a nuisance the council will remove them for approx £50.00.
If they are a nuisance the council will remove them for approx £50.00.
But they will keep the jam for themselves.
Audio Al
16-07-2019, 12:18
Migrant lodger ?
Pigmy Pony
16-07-2019, 16:09
That’s the sound they make when they’re, “having relations”, as it were.
Russell
That's the sound Mrs. P makes when I'm trying to have 'relations'. Maybe I need to buy a book or something :(
Reading this I thought you had a large rat in the wall .
We have 4 rats and the oldest one Ben snores pretty loud at times.Ben gets seasonal alergys in the spring and you can hear her snoring in the next room.
Door mouse snoring,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlS3w1GGE8g
Rat snoring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X7HC28o-70
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