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Running or gnawing in the attic at night?
Quick running and gnawing in the attic after dark is a common sign of roof rats or mice, especially in fall and winter.
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Most likely
Mice and rats
Call todayThis spreads or does harm quickly. The sooner a pro sees it, the smaller the job.
How to tell
- Noises mostly at night, starting soon after dark.
- Droppings or tunnels in the insulation.
- Chewed wires or wood near the eaves.
Do this now
- Look in the attic with a flashlight for droppings and nesting.
- Trim tree branches back from the roof.
- Keep stored boxes off the floor.
Avoid
- Don't handle droppings without gloves and a mask.
When to call a proCall once you find droppings or hear it more than one night. Chewed wiring is a fire risk.
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Safety first
While you sort it out
- Keep kids and pets away from nests, droppings and bait.
- Don't spray a nest or set off foggers.
- Wear gloves to clean droppings; never sweep them dry.
- Sting with trouble breathing? Call 911 first.
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