Rat It might seem unlikely that a rat could make it all the way up into a loft, but rats are strong, agile climbers and lofts are one of the more common places they are found in Kesgrave homes.
How rats get up to loft level
Rats do not need a direct route straight up a wall. They tend to use a combination of features around a property to work their way upward.
- Climbing drainpipes and downpipes fixed to the outside wall
- Using overhanging trees or shrubs close to the roofline
- Climbing rough brickwork, pebbledash, or cladding
- Travelling through cavity walls from ground level
- Using overhead cables or fences as a route toward the roof
- Entering through gaps at the eaves or damaged roof tiles
Why lofts appeal to rats
Once inside, a loft offers rats a quiet, undisturbed space with insulation that can be used for nesting material, along with pipework and cables that are appealing to gnaw on. It is often warmer than other parts of the house too, which makes it a comfortable spot, particularly through colder months.
Signs rats have reached the loft
Droppings scattered across insulation, gnawed cables or pipe lagging, a strong smell, and scratching sounds from the ceiling below are all signs worth taking seriously. Disturbed or flattened insulation in a particular area can also indicate a nesting site.
Dealing with a loft infestation
Because loft spaces can be awkward to access safely and rats may be using more than one entry point, a proper inspection helps identify how they are getting in as well as how established the problem has become before treatment begins.
Get a loft checked in Kesgrave
Green Pest Control inspects and treats rat problems in loft spaces across Kesgrave and the wider area, along with advice on closing off the routes rats are using to get up there. A free, no-obligation quotation is available by calling 01502 630 122.
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