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Do rats come out every night?

Being opportunists, rats will come out in the middle of the night, but most rats prefer to feed at dusk and again just before dawn. And because their teeth never stop growing, they are forever gnawing to trim their teeth!

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Do you hear noises at night in your attic or crawlspace?

Rats and rodents are very active at night and can be in a home or building structure for years, before even being noticed!

What might be going on in your attic or crawlspace at night?

Playtime & Exercise – Rats are nocturnal, or most active at nighttime. Since rats are very social creatures, most of their activity and playtime will be at night. One thing to note on these social creatures: they tend to live in packs of various sizes – so where there is one, there will many more! Feeding – Rats spend a large part of their time foraging for food. Being opportunists, rats will come out in the middle of the night, but most rats prefer to feed at dusk and again just before dawn. And because their teeth never stop growing, they are forever gnawing to trim their teeth! Nests – Rats will gnaw, burrow, and shred any materials they find available in your attic or crawlspace, such as insulation, cardboard, soft wood to make their nests. Communication – Because of their highly social nature, rats use high-frequency ultrasound communication to locate and ‘talk’ with other rats. This ultrasound communication is for females to locate and communicate to her babies, males and females mating ‘call’, and sounds for pain or distress.

What should you do if you hear rats at night?

Keep in mind, that rats can cause life-threatening diseases to humans – spreading directly and indirectly. In addition, rats cause structural damage to homes and business with the never-ending need to gnaw and chew. That is why it is so important to have your crawl space and attic checked out on a regular basis. We at Cascade Pest Control offer a routine rodent and rat service that includes a yearly check of those places where rodents are active. Get started today by calling 888-989-8979

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What can scare rats away?

Rats cannot tolerate smells such as ammonia, mothballs, peppermint oil, crushed cayenne pepper, and pepper spray due to their intensified sense of smell. Clean and uncluttered homes and yards scare rats due to the lack of food and places to hide, as well.

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Well, we know humans are often afraid of rats but the reverse is also true. Rats are afraid of human activity, mostly because humans are so much larger than they are. Rats also fear predators such as hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey. Other animals that rats are afraid of include your cat as well as rat terriers and other dogs that hunt rodents. Rats fear becoming a meal for a snake. Weasels and rodents are also fond of and agile enough to chase rats around your house and get into tight spaces where rats can hide. Neophobic by nature, rats are afraid to try new things, making it difficult to control them with baits. Rats cannot tolerate smells such as ammonia, mothballs, peppermint oil, crushed cayenne pepper, and pepper spray due to their intensified sense of smell. Clean and uncluttered homes and yards scare rats due to the lack of food and places to hide, as well. Rats are not happy when the holes, cracks, and crevices in your foundation and entryways are sealed off, excluding them from your home. Rats are afraid of loud noises as they have excellent hearing. Rats may not register fear at the sight of a pest control technician in your attic, home, or yard but they should, as you need to contact a professional pest control company to eliminate rats if you suspect you may have rat activity in your Broward County or Palm Beach County home or business. Rat activity that is not properly addressed promptly can lead to structural damage of your property as rats can chew through wood, cinder blocks, aluminum, and more – call us today!