As temperatures drop, rats move indoors in search of food and warmth. Rats are vectors of many dangerous diseases such as typhus, plague, jaundice, rat-bite fever, cowpox virus, trichinosis and salmonella. They also cause significant property damage by chewing through wires, drywall, plastic and lead pipes, insulation barriers and almost anything in their way. These rodents will invade approximately 6% of homes each winter and are found twice as often in the bathroom. By being able to identify the rat species entering the home, you will be better equipped to prevent them. The two different types of rats the we have here are the roof rat and the Norway rat. The roof rat has soft, smooth brown fur and live in colonies nesting in attics and upper parts of trees. The Norway rat are primarily nocturnal and often burrow under concrete slabs, foundations and gardens. They search for drier homes in the fall and will nest in basements, attics and other undisturbed dwellings. In addition, these rats can also introduce fleas and mites into a home.
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