Roof Rats Orange County

Photo courtesy of alex o neal by angie hicks orange county register.

Roof rats orange county.

Brian was professional and friendly and you can tell that he really cares for these rats. We are looking forward to picking out a friend for trixie when the. Roof rats can be found in the south central and coastal areas of the united states. These rodents destroy property staining floors and ceilings with waste and gnawing on wood trim.

A house mouse or norway rat in the pantry can contaminate large amounts of food. Aside from fruit the roof rat seeks out pet food livestock feed and bird seed. The two most common rodents found in orange county include. I would recommend getting your rat babies from brian.

We named our baby trixie. The best way to prevent roof rats from entering your orange county property is to inspect and repair all holes cracks and other damaged areas around the foundation. No neighborhood is immune from pests. Norway rats like damp gardens trash woodpiles and structural foundations.

Norway rats are more social than roof rats and aren t afraid to enter residences. They sometimes co exist with sewer rats though they like to be up high. Complaints of rat problems increased 30 in the first four months of this year. They burrow in nests at ground level and often stay within 100 feet of their homes.

Frequently called brown rats or sewer rats these common rodents are found in more densely populated areas. Roof rats will nest in trees woodpiles garbage and plants but they generally like inside high places like attics. They are good climbers and only need a hole the size of a quarter to gain entry. Once inside the roof rat prefers to hide in attics and other storage areas.

Norway rats are the largest species of commensal rodents i e. May 10 2016 at 6 40 p m. Officials estimate that hundreds of thousands of roof rats live in orange county mostly in the south county area. She is healthy and happy.

Outside the roof rat is known to hide in trees plants woodpiles and other debris. Roof rats can have up to 8 litters per year each bearing 6 8 rats. In southern california the roof rat is the most numerous and significant type of rat. Biology of roof rats roof rats can weigh up to 8 ounces and grow up to 16 inches from nose to the end of the tail.

They live with humans and due to their size they prefer to remain on the ground. She is super cute and likes to play. They prefer to feed on wild bird seed pet food and many of the fruits and nuts including those that people do not eat commonly found in residential backyards.