Roof rats are slimmer than Norway rats with larger ears and a longer tail, and true to the name, they’re strong climbers that nest in attics, soffits, and upper wall voids rather than burrowing at ground level.
Because roof rats travel along power lines, trees, and rooflines to get in, exterior gaps up high — roof vents, fascia damage, overhanging branches — are usually the entry point, which is different from where a Norway rat problem typically starts.
We inspect the roofline and attic for entry points, remove rats humanely, and seal upper-level access with materials rated for a climbing rodent, along with tree-trimming recommendations where branches provide a bridge to the roof.
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Usually via power lines, fences, or overhanging tree branches that give them a direct path up and onto the structure.
They're strong climbers and naturally seek higher nesting sites, unlike Norway rats, which favor ground-level burrows.
Yes — cutting back branches that overhang the roofline removes one of the most common access routes for roof rats.
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