• The house does not appear ‘lived in’. Someone occasionally enters the residence and only stays for short period of time

 • The exterior appearance of the property is not cared for on a regular basis (i.e. snow removal, grass cutting).

 • Persons often back into the garage and enter the house this way.

 

• Garbage is minimal and may contain used soil and plant material.

 

• Windows are covered.

• Bright light can be seen escaping from windows. • Windows are often covered with condensation.

• Sounds of interior construction may be heard.

• Timers may be set inside the residence.

 

• Marijuana houses can produce a strong skunk-like odor.

 

• Items being brought into the house include soil, planters, fans and large lights.

 

• Garbage bags are being taken out of the house and transported away.

 

• A grow house may not have snow on the roof when the other houses in the area will.

• Unusual amounts of steam from vents.

 

• Activity inside the house seems to take place at odd hours. Items are moved in and out of the residence at odd times.