How Do Rats Get Into A Home?
Megan Pinneo
Rats in the Walls
Ah, you hear that? The wretched scatter across the floor and dash straight into the wall. Rats! You got them. An infestation is prevalent that is obvious, but just how did they get into your walls?
Ways Rats Get Into The Walls
Rats can squeeze into a hole as small as the size of a quarter. This goes for cracks around the home as well.
Rodents are excellent climbers. They can use a near by tree to scurry onto a roof. Branches that hang onto the roof are problematic and should be cut back or trimmed. Unseen holes on the roof may it easy for a rat to crawl in to the attic, often going unnoticed for long durations of time.
Gaps surrounding the windows provides easy access for rodents. Check to see that they are properly sealed. Inspect for tears in screens.
Vents should be covered with a metal screening to help keep rodents out.
While that lovely chimney might provide that cozy at home feel, it’s like a free ride into your home for a rat.
Inspect any storage brought inside from garages or sheds, you could be carrying in the rodents in yourself. That being said keep your front door closed as much as possible.
These are some of the main ways that rodents find their way inside the home. However, never doubt a mouse! You would be surprised at what they can achieve.
FACT: While it is not common it can happen- Rodents are extremely good swimmers and can hold their breath allowing them to come in through pipes and toilets! Not a bad dream folks, a reality.
Rodents have extremely strong teeth and can chew through just about anything! Look for any weak spots around your home that a rat might gain access indoors easily.
Rodents can chew through just about anything. Just take a look at how this rat gain access into the home. Using this entrance time and time again as you can tell by the wear marks it has left behind.
Rodent Control and Extermination
Because you need it!
Black Knight Pest Control will do a full inspection of your property to determine points of entry that the rodents are using. Black Knight will inform the homeowner of any trees that may need to be trimmed back to help eliminate access onto the roof. A hole exclusion will be preformed using expanding foam or hardware cloth. Tamper proof bait stations will be placed around the home by a professional technician. Lastly, snap traps will be installed in the attic and glue boards or Tin Cats will be placed in the interior as needed.
Conclusion
A rodent infestation should be treated by a Pest Control Professional. Rodents can carry many diseases and can pose a real threat to yourself and loved ones. The damage caused by a single rat can cost hundred to thousands in repairs. At the first sign of an infestation it is recommend that you seek the help of a professional before an excess of damage is caused. Black Knight Pest Control has your rodent control and extermination professionals to take care of the dirty work. Black Knight will even clean and sanitize your attic!
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