Roof Rat’s Information Sheet

Roof Rat’s Information Page – Problems with Roof Rats

The main complaints we get are:
Scratching in the walls
Scrathing in the attic
Noise in the attic
Noises from about 10pm to 4am

Roof Rat’s Information Page – About Roof Rats

Roof rats head and body is about 7 to 8 inches with a tail that is scaly and longer than the head and body. Roof rats have large ears and a pointed snout. They can spread diseases to humans such as; murine typhus, lepto, salmonellosis and rat bite fever. Roof rats are constantly gnawing on wood and wire because their teeth are continually growing. 25% of unknown house fires are attributed to rodents chewing on wires.

Roof Rat’s Information Page – How to get rid of Roof Rats

A-1 Wildlife Service will give you a price on excluding the animals from your home for good. We will seal up any opening around the outside perimeter of your home. We offer a 1 year guarantee with this service.

Problems with Roof Rats

The main complaints we get are:
Scratching in the walls
Scrathing in the attic
Noise in the attic
Noises from about 10pm to 4am

About Roof Rats

Roof rats head and body is about 7 to 8 inches with a tail that is scaly and longer than the head and body. Roof rats have large ears and a pointed snout. They can spread diseases to humans such as; murine typhus, lepto, salmonellosis and rat bite fever. Roof rats are constantly gnawing on wood and wire because their teeth are continually growing. 25% of unknown house fires are attributed to rodents chewing on wires.

How to get rid of Roof Rats

A-1 Wildlife Service will give you a price on excluding the animals from your home for good. We will seal up any opening around the outside perimeter of your home. We offer a 1 year guarantee with this service.

General Information

Breeding Time Frame:

spring to fall

Gestation/Incubation:

21 to 23 days

Birthing Time Frame:

3 months

Litter Size:

5 to 8

Weaning Time Frame:

3 to 4 weeks