Additional note: A rodent’s teeth never stop growing, so they constantly have the need to gnaw and chew on objects. Their chewing compulsion combined with the strength of their teeth gives rats the ability to cause significant damage to electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures, wood, stucco, plaster, and other surfaces as well as items in your home. Therefore, it is crucial to remove them from a building as soon as possible.

While roof rats are most often noticed in attics and upper parts of structures, they also can be found in walls and crawlspaces. Classic Pest Control and Insulation is a team of experienced pest control professionals who know where to find rats at your home, and aid in both the removal and cleanup of the rats causing the problem.

When roof rats go unchecked, the damage can add up fast. These rodents are notorious for invading attics, crawlspaces, and upper areas of homes—chewing wiring, insulation, and structural materials in ways that can lead to repairs costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Beyond property damage, roof rats also pose health risks. Their droppings, nesting materials, and contamination can affect indoor air quality and create unsafe living conditions for your family. Classic Pest Control & Insulation helps Western Washington homeowners address roof rat activity early to protect both their homes and their health.

Rats cause damage to a variety of places in your home. They chew through whatever is in their way in order to get to both a warm and dry place. By chewing through insulation and ducting, rats cause your heating bills to rise drastically. They chew through electrical wiring, which can cause electrical fires. Additionally, they chew through plumbing fixtures, which can cause flooding. Another way they can cause damage is from both their droppings and urine stains on wood and insulation.

Roof Rats also pose health risks to you and your family. They can carry diseases such as salmonella and hantavirus. And their droppings, urine, and fur can contaminate surfaces and food in your home. Additionally, rodent allergens can trigger allergies and worsen asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals.

If you have roof rats in your home, you need a comprehensive approach to get rid of them and keep others from coming back. This includes the following: