Are Roof Rats making your home theirs?
Do you have a roof rat problem? You’re not alone. These mammals are widely distributed throughout the US and have been known to be called by several different names, including black rat and ship rat. They are more at home in warmer climates so they thrive in the Great State of Arizona. Why do you have them in your home or facility? There are several factors that could lead to a roof rat problem and, if they aren’t rectified, these pests are going to cause you to lose product, profit, customers and residents. Here’s why you have a roof rat problem: An entry point is available. These mammals are talented climbers and will often access the facility through gaps in the exterior around utility lines and near the roof. Shelter is available. Once they find their way indoors they will breed and thrive inside your building, creating nests and marking pathways through your facility, especially if they can find a ready and available food source. Food is available. Roof rats will feed on many different sources of food, including a wide variety of fruits and nuts as well as ornamental and native plant materials. When they get indoors, they will eat practically anything they can find, so if it’s not stored in an airtight container, it’s fair game. To limit a rat problem before pest control specialists arrive, it is important to place a high