A marten in the false ceiling can turn the night into a nightmare. Noise, damage, and excrement are clues to its presence. Find out here how you can tell whether there is a marten or a rat in your false ceiling and how you can drive away uninvited guests.
Martens in the false ceiling make sleeping impossible
Signs of martens in the false ceiling
You may have noticed the marten in the false ceiling because it makes noise at night. That's definitely the number one sign: bang. Since martens are significantly larger than mice and slightly larger than rats, they make more noise accordingly.
Further indications of the presence of a marten and the differences to rats and mice are:
| circumstantial | marten | Difference to rat or mouse |
|---|---|---|
| feces | Marten droppings are up to 10cm long, leftovers can be seen | significantly smaller, rat droppings are more homogeneous and darker |
| scratch marks | Scratch marks at the entrances | Rats and mice leave gnawing marks, not scratch marks |
| noise | Rumbles like a burglar | more subtle noises, more likely to be heard scuttling and gnawing |
| additions | Scratch up existing accesses | Bite almost round holes |
Drive martens out of the false ceiling
In order to drive the marten out of the false ceiling, it is worth first blocking all entrances. You can also use his sensitive sense of smell to keep the marten away permanently. The marten cannot stand these smells:
- Clove or lemon scent
- mothballs or toilet blocks
- Dog hair, cat feces or fox urine
When it comes to martens, more helps more. You should therefore install ultrasonic devices or motion detectors with light signals in addition to the scent bombs mentioned above to deter the marten.
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Good news: The home remedies mentioned help against martens as well as rats and mice. In case of doubt, you can also drive away rats or mice.