Don't know what, don't know how. A moving thump in the crawl space. Temporarily at bay, using ultra sound, but know this won't be permanent.
Space is about 18" high... 6 inch deep pebble gravel floor, solid concrete all around the home. Only crawlspace outside access is a 8"x16" vent with 3/8" slots. Tried strobelight, and put out peanuts and cheese to see if they'd take it... they didn't. If they won't even eat this, why would they enter a trap?
Based on the loudness of the bumps, not a small animal. Maybe like a squirrel, raccoon, or a possum. Don't see tracks in the floor.
Online knowledge suggests only answer is sealing the entire space 1500 s.f. stone floor and up the wall. Estimated cost 4K to 15K. could mean tearing up parts of the floor and carpeting.
The ultrasound apps keep them/it quiet for as long as the sound is on, but when I shut it down, they/it come(s) back in a day or two.
Inside access to space is a 16"/30" wood covered space between floor rafters. ... and... even if I lost weight, my claustrophobia wouldn't let me go there.
Have checked inch by inch for some access to outside. Can trace cement foundation all the way around the house. No spaces or "dig: holes.
A simple
will suffice for the jokes... Have heard dozens from friends and neighbors...

Space is about 18" high... 6 inch deep pebble gravel floor, solid concrete all around the home. Only crawlspace outside access is a 8"x16" vent with 3/8" slots. Tried strobelight, and put out peanuts and cheese to see if they'd take it... they didn't. If they won't even eat this, why would they enter a trap?
Based on the loudness of the bumps, not a small animal. Maybe like a squirrel, raccoon, or a possum. Don't see tracks in the floor.
Online knowledge suggests only answer is sealing the entire space 1500 s.f. stone floor and up the wall. Estimated cost 4K to 15K. could mean tearing up parts of the floor and carpeting.
The ultrasound apps keep them/it quiet for as long as the sound is on, but when I shut it down, they/it come(s) back in a day or two.
Inside access to space is a 16"/30" wood covered space between floor rafters. ... and... even if I lost weight, my claustrophobia wouldn't let me go there.
Have checked inch by inch for some access to outside. Can trace cement foundation all the way around the house. No spaces or "dig: holes.
A simple
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