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Roof Rats
Roof Rats
Size: 6 - 10"
Color: Black to light brown
Habitat: Near human habitats
Origin: Tropical Asia
Roof Rat Control

Roof Rats are one of the most common types of rodents homeowners face. Compared to Norway Rats, Roof Rats are smaller and slimmer in size. These rats have many other aliases such as black rats and roof mice. Moreover, these "black rats" are not always black in color. Roof rats can be dark black to light brown. Adult Roof Rats can grow up to 10 inches including the tail. These rats are nocturnal so majority of their activity is during the night. In comparison to other rats, roof rats are better climbers. When fleeing, roof rats tend to head upwards rather than hiding ground level. Roof Rats reside in attics hence their given name, however when not in homes they can also be found in forests and woodlands. Warmer climates are where roof rats typically inhabit. When the environment is suitable, they will breed and create masses. Rats are social rodents who travel in packs. Producing mass offspring is key to their survival.

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How to Get Rid of Roof Rats

Roof rats are considered pests due to several reasons. First and foremost, they simply cause too much damage in homes. Gnawing on food, wood, furniture, almost anything they can put their tiny little claws on. In addition, they can potentially carry numerous amounts of pathogens. From the bubonic plague, typhus, trichinosis and others, roof rats can spread sickness throughout your household. In terms of hygienic reasons, rats in general are filthy creatures. The smell they introduce to your homes can be enough to disgust your welcomed guests and scare them away, especially when their dead is laying around.

Roof rat control can be a handful depending on the size of your infestation. Management of rats requires a combination of several methods. From roof rat poisons to roof rat traps and reducing the accessibility of food and water, you will be able to get rid of roof rats. However, ongoing yearly application and prevention is needed to keep the rats out permanently.

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Q. So i think that we have what you guys may call roof rats. They small black rats running around the house. Most like about 6 had been caught in the basement. I have usually seen them appear in my room at night. We have put rat sticky paper trap around the house how can we get rid of them permanently? ?
A.   You may have an entry point where they are coming in from. Outside, you can set up bait stations with rodenticide in it so that they will eat the poison and be eliminated that way. Inside the house though, glue traps and snap traps are the most effective. If you have pets or children, please be cautious of placement so that they are not hurt by either trap. For more information, feel free to contact us again by email or by phone at 1-800-788-4142.
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