Talk me down, people!
So this evening I was sitting quietly at the kitchen table doing a bit of work when out of the corner of my eye I spy movement on the floor, coming round the kitchen island. Before I saw what it was I thought in a split-second ‘how did a blackbird get in the house’? Then realised what it was and shouted, it scarpered back round the corner.
The kitchen if you can imagine is kind of a U shape with the kitchen island attached at one end to a wall. The direction our ratty anti-hero went in was toward the utility room which is more of a cupboard than a room really and backs on to another room. So no exterior walls. I did find the board thing under the units is out of place so there’s a gap under the integrated dishwasher. Anyway managed to convince myself it has taken a wrong turning and would never be back. Googled rentokil etc.
Half an hour later I look up and the fucking thing is about 3 feet away for me heading for the sitting room. I shouted ‘ohfuckinghell’ surprisingly loudly and it fucked off again at speed.
Where is it coming from and going to? How much will it cost to get rid of? Is it going to come upstairs in the night and nibble my children? I am so disgusted and a little bit shaky. No evidence prior to today and I keep the kitchen really clean (no food lying out or scraps on floor). Have had recent (3 months ago) building work and have occasionally heard noises in the utility room.
Anyone had similar and can tell me it will all be fine??