roof rats
Overhead rodent pests
Roof rats are a species of rodent (*Rattus rattus*) known for their climbing ability and preference for elevated spaces like attics, rafters, and trees.
Also called black rats or ship rats, they are slimmer and more agile than their ground-dwelling cousins, the Norway rats.
Roof rats are common pests in coastal and southern regions, where they nest in upper structures of buildings and can cause significant damage to wiring and insulation.
The exterminator found evidence of roof rats in the attic.
- atticSpace beneath the roof
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- nesting materialsItems animals weave into homes
- infestationPest takeover situation
- climberOne who scales
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