Roof rats typically enter your home looking for food, water and shelter; without these resources they typically move on quickly.

Pests eat stored animal and human food, attack fruit crops and take up residence in attics, soffits, hollow walls and outbuildings. Furthermore, they chew through wires while damaging plastic and lead pipes.

Food

Roof rats and other pests share one key characteristic: they rely on humans for food, water, shelter and habitat – three resources essential for their survival that make any home attractive to these opportunistic rodents.

Flies also spread diseases and contaminate food and other products, including murine typhus, infectious jaundice, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis and salmonellosis – serious illnesses in their own right.

Roof rats are omnivorous animals that eat just about everything they can find, from vegetation and pet food to animal feed, vegetables, insects, nuts, seeds and tree bark – although fruits and nuts remain their primary food source.

Roof rats’ climbing ability draws them towards areas with dense vegetation or fruit trees, such as wood piles, storage sheds and dense shrubbery. Furthermore, they prefer properties with lush landscaping because it allows them to hide in plant life or leaf debris.

Water

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Roof rats (also referred to as ship rats or black rats) are nocturnal rodents native to Asia that have now spread worldwide, becoming pests capable of damaging structures and food supplies while spreading disease. Roof rats pose serious threats that must be managed carefully as these rodents can cause irreparable harm.

To prevent problems in your home, seal any holes and cracks with caulk and screen doors and vents, trim trees away from buildings, and trim overhanging branches and limbs regularly.

Shelter

Roof rats (also referred to as black rats or ship rats) are a widespread household problem across America, chewing through insulation and electrical wires while also contaminating food stores.

Salmonella bacteria have the ability to spread over 35 diseases to both humans and animals, including murine typhus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis (food poisoning) and salmonellosis (foodborne illness).

Homeowners can prevent infestation by identifying entry points for rats and sealing them off. Trim back tree branches, store firewood away from the home, and dispose of trash properly.

Rats are adept climbers and can quickly access rooftops and patios. Additionally, they may access homes through gaps in siding or attic rafters, traveling over utility wires to reach food sources and water sources.

Habitat

Roof rats are one of the many pests that threaten homeowners, spreading disease, contaminating food supplies and damaging property.

Rodents can wreak havoc on native ecosystems by eating wildlife and damaging plant life, while also causing structural damage to homes and businesses.

Roof rats can be prevented by eliminating their nesting sites and food sources, including tightly sealing garbage cans and keeping pet food indoors.