Signs of rats in your roof: Rats in your roof present many of the same signs as raccoons and squirrels, with droppings, scratching sounds, and bad odors being the top hints of infestation.

Norway rats measure up to 16 inches with their tail and live in male-dominated groups, according to AAI Pest Control. Roof rats are slightly bigger, measuring up to 18 inches.

A successful rat control strategy typically includes three elements: sanitation, building construction and rodent proofing, and, ultimately, population control.

“Rats (especially roof rats) are wary of new objects, new foods, or environmental changes,” DIY Pest Control reported. “They are always exploring surroundings and notice changes, and are ...

What does a roof rat look like? Roof rats may be black, gray or brown with a paler underbelly, Gouge said. They have large ears and eyes and a narrow pointy snout relative to other rats.

Roof rats are common throughout the state but Zach Jolley with Lunar Pest Control says the East Valley is seeing a huge boom in their population, and their calls for service are also through the roof.

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Bradley Christian, a lead technician at Vertex Pest Control, said the roof rat sightings have been steadily increasing over the years. The rats are being reported in yards, gardens, and ...

Roof rats build nests in attics, ... Parker also noted that rat birth control is not harmful to other wildlife, does not harm the animal, nor are there any bad odors from dead rats.