Why Do Rats Cause So Much Damage?

Why Do Rats Cause So Much Damage?

Why Do Rats Cause So Much Damage?

There are several reasons that rats cause so much damage to our property. Here are a few of them.

Food. Often the rats are looking for food when they chew your stuff. They may be looking for a way into a feed bin or other storage container; if they get in they can ruin your stock. Spoilage can occur due to rainwater getting in to the bin or the rats using the containers as a toilet or nesting in them.

Warmth and shelter. Rats may find their way into spaces in your walls and floor by chewing skirtings and boards to make a passage. Having got into your walls it can be very hard to get them out, however this should be imperative because if a rat dies in the wall or floor it will rot in there, attracting flies and creating a terrible smell.

Water. Rats can survive even longer than a camel without water but they still need to consume it regularly to survive. This leads to them damaging your property in their search. Chewed pipes, buckets and other water containers are a sign of thirsty rats. Stop dripping taps and dry up any water sources that might be providing for them.

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