Many animals have lived alongside humans for centuries and the most ubiquitous of animals that benefit from being where humans are, of course, are rats. Rats often find a perfect home near human homes because they are provided with everything they need- a constant food supply, shelter and places to raise their young. However, rats in the home are something that nobody wants.
A common place to find rats inside a property is in the loft space – this area is not only warm but also benefits the rats as it is somewhere that is rarely disturbed. However, if you find that you do have rats in your roof space, there are many reasons why you should call a pest controller to get rid of them – these include…
Disease risk – Rats are notorious for spreading disease, with the black death being one of the most famous rat- caused illnesses. Illness can be spread from rats via their dropping and urine as they make their way around the home.
Damage to the roof structure – Rats can easily gnaw through all sorts of materials, and this includes things like your roof timbers and insulation. If they have been there a while, you may need to get a professional like this Cheltenham roofer www.dtaylorroofing.co.uk/roofer-near-me/cheltenham-roofer to repair the damage.
Fire Hazards – As well as gnawing through the structure itself, rats can also chew through things like electrical wires or damage the protective insulation around wires which can be a big fire hazard.