The Roof rat prefers warm climates, and very likely to reside within 100 miles of a coastline. Although very common in most parts of Phoenix Arizona, the Roof rat has been discovered along the southern U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coast states; from Virginia to Texas and throughout Florida.
Because Roof rats are known to transmit disease, eat household food supplies and damage structures/dwellings, they are a serious cause for concern; for many homeowners.
Trapping this rodent is often an exterminator's recommended method of pest control, especially if there are small children, pets or elderly; present in the home.
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In a suitable environment, this pest will breed throughout the year. A female Roof rat may produce 3 to 6 litters; of up to 10 offspring. As such, it is not uncommon for groups of nearly 60 Roof rats to form, creating an immediate pest control problem; for homeowners and property managers.
ReplyDeleteAside from commonly being referred to as a Roof rat, the Black rat is also known as the Ship rat, House rat and Old English rat. Largely confined to warmer areas, the Roof rat (Black rat) has been supplemented by the introduction of the Brown rat; in cooler regions.
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