
What Are Roof Rats?
Roof rats are long and thin, with large eyes and ears, a pointed nose and a scaly tail. Their fur is typically brown with small black spots, and their undersides are either white, black or gray. If they've infested your home, they're most likely to inhabit attics, walls or cabinets. Their agility allows them to travel on utility lines, fence tops or other precarious surfaces to reach their destination. Roof rats are nocturnal, which means that they're mostly active at night. However, they often leave behind evidence that they're present in your home.Where Do They Hide?
Due to their flexibility, roof rats can enter homes through cracks, holes and gaps under garage doors. They can squeeze themselves through extremely small entrances, some as small as a quarter. Once they've entered your home, roof rats will typically build a nest out of soft materials such as cotton, insulation or cardboard boxes. Because they want to be near food and airflow, they usually build their nests in:- Basements
- Air ducts
- Closets
- Crawl spaces
- Attics
- Cabinets