table of contents
- Screams
- Hiss
- In the house
- frequently asked Questions
If a marten has taken root on your property, it will take off Troublemaker noticeable through clearly audible noises. Being able to interpret these correctly makes the determination and localization much easier.
In a nutshell
- Martens can only be heard at certain times of the day and due to a wide variety of situations
- Martens scream loud and shrill when they are turf war or when they are being hunted
- if they are pushed into a corner, they hiss ominously
- Martens are very quiet in the house, except for their movement noises
- Offspring cause the most noise in the attic
Screams
Marten noises can be heard very rarely, as the furry loners are predators. They hunt their prey and for this reason they have to be quiet. For this reason, only special situations make a marten scream:
- Turf wars
- pairing
- Escape from animals or humans
The screams can occur throughout the day, although it can be particularly loud at night. If your dog or cat is in the garden at this time and they suddenly hear a high-pitched scream, your pet has probably found a marten. Call your pet back immediately as the wild animals can injure your four-legged family member. If you hear marten noises during the day, the den has been found by another animal and the furry troublemaker has to defend himself. The screams are best described using the following keywords:
- shrill
- very loud
- high
- reminiscent of cats
Note: The marten screams don't last long. The animals find loud noises extremely unpleasant, as they cause stress.
Hiss
The other noises made by the animals include a threatening hiss. These marten noises are triggered when the marten feels threatened and can no longer find an escape route. A typical example is, for example, large dogs or when the animals are caught by a specialist. The hissing is very aggressive and is often accompanied by a grumble if there is no direct threat to the marten. Once the marten has been caught, it grumbles at first until someone approaches the cage. At a certain point, the grumbling turns into a violent hissing, similar to a threatening cat, only a little louder.
In the house
If a marten has taken root in your four walls, you have to expect completely different noises. The animals can almost never be recognized in the house by the sounds already described, but by a multitude of other noises. These include:
- Noise from paws (tapping)
- rumble
- rustle
- gnaw (less often)
- scratch (less often)
Due to the animals' nocturnal activity, you will hear them mainly from evening to morning, with the climax during the night. In most cases it will be a single animal that has chosen your roof as its nesting site. Depending on the season, there are more martens, which increases the intensity of the noises. The offspring in particular are extremely noisy, as the mother of the marten young animals teaches them the most important survival skills. During this time, the size of the marten family increases significantly, although the father does not take care of them. An overview of the periods:
- Mating season (2 animals): July to August
- Offspring: March to autumn
Note: The height of the ceiling has a great influence on the perception of the marten noises. If you own an attic apartment, you can actually always hear the animals, while you are less disturbed in rooms with a height of over 250 centimeters.
frequently asked Questions
No, martens don't bark. Despite the extensive noises that the small predators can make, classic bells are not included. If you hear a bark on your property at night that does not come from your four-legged friend, it can only be two animals. Either you hear a strange dog or foxes trying to mate or drive away a rival.
The marten noises in the house are not always easy to distinguish from other animals. Mice and rats in particular are often confused with the furry troublemakers. Because of this, you need to pay attention to when the noises can be heard in the attic. If they can be heard throughout the day, they are mice and rats. Martens only make noise at night.
If corresponding noises are heard during the evening or night, many cat owners wonder whether it is their own house tiger. The problem: cats move around the house almost silently, unless they are hunting, fighting or playing. If this is not common for your cat at these times, you must assume that there is a marten infestation.