{"id":4200,"date":"2017-10-27T01:55:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T06:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=4200"},"modified":"2017-10-22T18:15:09","modified_gmt":"2017-10-22T23:15:09","slug":"roof-rats-climbers-youll-have-trouble-keeping-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/27\/roof-rats-climbers-youll-have-trouble-keeping-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Roof Rats &#8211; Climbers You&#8217;ll Have Trouble Keeping Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-650\" style=\"width: 175px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/norway-rats.jpg\" alt=\"Are Rats In Your Home\" width=\"175\" height=\"119\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prevent Rodent Infestations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>NJ is known for having rats running around the sewers and streets, but these rodents can also be a problem in higher places. Roof rats are a rat species that gets its name from having an excellent ability to climb. Learn more about this species and why you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to hire <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/rodent-control\/mouse-rat.php#rodent-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJ pest control services<\/a> to handle them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Do Roof Rats Look Like?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These rats are smaller than their sewer rat cousins, also known as Norway rats. They\u2019re typically a brown or black color and have a pointy nose, and large eyes and ears. <a href=\"http:\/\/njpma.com\/pest-library\/vertebrate-pests\/roof-rats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roof rats<\/a> also have smoother fur and a more streamlined body shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Do Roof Rats Behave?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These rodents climb into high places, where they make their nests. You might find roof rats on the roof of your home, in the attic or in trees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Do Roof Rats Eat?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/13\/rat-and-mouse-infestations-may-cause-serious-health-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roof rats<\/a> mainly eat fruit, nuts, tree bark and grain. They build up stores of food, which helps them survive the colder months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Should I Do About Roof Rats?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should have professional pest control experts treat your home for infestations. You can also prevent them by closing gaps in your home\u2019s exterior and trimming branches.<\/p>\n<p>If roof rats are scurrying around your roof, contact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allison Pest Control<\/a> to deal with them. 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