Rats in your basement or yard are bad enough. But roof rats? They earn their name, and they aren't something you want. Here's how to identify & prevent them.

We also have roof rats. Roof rats thrive in close proximity to humans. People unwittingly attract roof rats by planting citrus trees or having standing water on their property. These adaptable ...

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People should also restrict the rodents' access to buildings, as an adult roof rat can enter a structure through a hole the size of a quarter. Wible said doors should be kept closed whenever they ...

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