Roof Rat Gap into the Attic of a House in Birmingham, Alabama

Posted on Jan 25, 2023 09:22:35 am by Webmaster

How roof rats got into this house in Birmingham

If you were wondering why our non-chemical rodent pest control experts were in the an attic doing roof rat control in Birmingham, Alabama this morning, the answer would be that the rats found a one-inch wide by two-inch gap behind the brick facade that allowed them into the attic.

Like rodents in general, roof rats can get through gaps just barely bigger than their heads. Their bodies are flexible enough to allow them to squeeze the rest of their bodies through. That makes non-chemical roof rat control very challenging. It's worth the effort, however. In addition to the environmental benefits of not using poisons, only rodent exclusion can permanently eliminate a rat infestation.

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