5 Telltale Signs of Rats in Your House

It’s important to identify infestations as soon as you can so you can get the issue solved. Check five common signs of rats in your house!

Did you know that 29% of Americans deal with rodent infestations? If you have a suspicion that you might have a rodent problem, you are in the right place. We have put together this quick guide with common signs of rats to keep an eye out for.

Keep reading to learn how to tell if you have rats.

 

1. Droppings

This is a sure sign that you have rats or mice present. The droppings will also give you more information about what you are dealing with. A professional company like Affinity Pest Control can analyze the droppings and tell you not only the type of rodent but also the size of the infestation and where the rodents are most active.

Rat droppings are usually 1/2 inch or longer in size but this can vary depending on the rat type.

 

2. Funny Odors

If you are noticing new odors that are unpleasant when you walk in your home or when you are in your kitchen or storage area, then you might have some type of infestation going on.

If it’s a new smell that you have never noticed before, it might be a new infestation but if you have been smelling this funny odor for a while now, you might have been living with an infestation this whole time.

 

3. Gnaw Marks

Rats love food waste, trash, and food packages. If you notice that some of your food packages have gnaw marks on them, it might be a sign of rats.

Rats also like to check out the kitchen for any food they can eat or bring back to their nest. Because rats can bring diseases into your home you want to deal with this infestation as soon as you notice gnaw mark signs.

 

4. Nests

Sometimes you will see nests or signs that rats are nesting somewhere in your home. Any shredded cardboard, paper in random places, shredded food packaging, etc are all signs that you might have rodents building nests in your house.

The problem with nests is that they are setting up their own home, getting ready to reproduce. Once they start to reproduce the rat population in your home can become overwhelming. As soon as you suspect that rodents are nesting in your home, call in the professionals.

 

5. Noises

If you hear any scratching noises while you are sleeping or at night, you might have rats in your walls, attic, or under your floorboards. Rats are nocturnal and they will do most of their work at nighttime.

Any funny sounds or scratching sounds at night, you do not want to ignore.

 

Time to Look for These Signs of Rats

Now that you have our top signs of rats, you can take notice of whether or not you are dealing with unwelcome guests in your home. If you realize you are, it might be time to call in the professionals to make sure that you completely get rid of the infestation.

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