{"id":1890,"date":"2021-02-27T23:34:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T23:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:51:14","slug":"types-of-rodents-rodent-infestation-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/en_us\/types-of-rodents-rodent-infestation-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Rodents | Rodents Facts | Rodent Infestation and Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:100px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Banner-coverge.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Rodent Proofing Method \u2013 Get Rid of Rats<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #cc0212;\">TYPES OF RODENTS | RODENTS FACTS | RODENT INFESTATION AND CONTROL<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents.jpg 1170w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"641\" alt=\"rodent infestation and control\" title=\"Types-of-rodents\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1891 lazyload\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1170px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"641\" alt=\"rodent infestation and control\" title=\"Types-of-rodents\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world is filled with various species of rodents. These tiny critters can become pests, invading our homes and properties. Rodents mostly dwell near humans as they get their necessities such as food, shelter and water effortlessly. They can flourish in rural as well as urban areas and cause extreme damages to human properties. Not just this, rodents can transmit diseases that can be even fatal to humans. Hence, it becomes crucial to prevent and control these pests from infesting your properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will understand some rodent facts, their types, where they live, and ways to prevent their infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><b>What are rodents?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents are warm-blooded mammals with oversized anterior teeth that they use for gnawing and chewing things. These mammals chew on various items available that include glass and pipes. It can cause enormous damages to our house and other belongings. Rats and Mice are two common rodents that come in conflict with people around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3><b>Type of rodents that can enter your house<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton Rats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deer Mice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Mice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norway Rats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof Rats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1.jpg 1170w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"641\" alt=\"rodent infestation and control\" title=\"Types-of-rodents-1\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1892 lazyload\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1170px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"641\" alt=\"rodent infestation and control\" title=\"Types-of-rodents-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3><b>Where do rodents live?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents go around looking for food and water. So wherever they find these in ampleness become their shelter to thrive and reproduce. That\u2019s how our houses become their best abode. Being small in size, once they enter a home, it becomes difficult to get rid of them. They are so secretive that you may not know them if they have entered your house until they multiply in large numbers. Rats can effortlessly get inside property from the tiniest holes and gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2.jpg 1170w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"641\" alt=\"rodent infestation and control\" title=\"Types-of-rodents-2\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1893 lazyload\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1170px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"641\" alt=\"rodent infestation and control\" title=\"Types-of-rodents-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2-800x438.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Types-of-rodents-2.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3><b>Some surprising facts about rodents<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents can live up to 4 to 6 months in their natural habitat while up to 1 year in good conditions such as home or apartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents can reproduce fast. The female can reach sexual maturity when only about two months old. They can get pregnant 5 to 10 times a year and give birth to a litter of 3 to 14 pups. However, not all rodents reach sexual maturity and get pregnant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents bite aggressively when threatened or started. They are omnivores and eat seeds, fruits, meat, and other readily available foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3><b>When can rodents be of concern?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents carry ten times for diseases and contaminate the food they eat with waster, fur and saliva. As per the CDC, certain rodents carry hantavirus causing the fatal pulmonary syndrome. As pests are the host of fleas, they carry deadly diseases whose major effects are seen in someone with a weak immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><b>Ways to prevent rodent infestations<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being the most adaptable creatures on this earth, it becomes tough to get rid of the rats once they enter our properties. So, it\u2019s always best to act fast and rodent-proof your home. Rodent infestation can cause huge damages as well as spread fatal diseases. Rodents also destroy agricultural farms by feeding on the grains and seeds and contaminating through their urine or faeces. The production capacity of rodents is surprisingly faster, hence once entered, they can multiply rapidly and create a whole generation. So always implement prevention techniques as early as possible. Here are some fundamental prevention tips for rodent infestation:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-width:23.8px;--awb-icon-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-margin:9.8px;--awb-content-margin:33.6px;--awb-circlecolor:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:12.32px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<h3><b>Store food properly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents get attracted by food sources. So if you take the necessary steps to keep the food sources in your home or building away from rodents, then you are less likely to be attacked by them. Crumbs on the ground, improper garbage disposal, not closing the lid of garbage, not sealing the food in your kitchen properly, leaving food in the sink, or dropping pet food outside your home can attract rodents easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<h3><b>Seal entry points<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a major prevention technique. Rodents have a fixed entry and exit point. They usually enter through basements, attics, roof, garage, drain pipes etc. You must lookout for any holes or cracks in the possible entry points and seal them right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<h3><b>Clutter-free surroundings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clutter or mess attracts rodents. Leaving a pile of cupboards in your backyard can easily lure rodents as they love to chew on them as well as build the next with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><b>Do you know rodents can enter through your drainage system?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Rodents like rats are incredible swimmers. Their secretive nature and ability to slide their bodies through the tiniest cracks has made them the best adaptors and survivors. They use the same capabilities to enter the drainage system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there exist any smallest cracks in your plumbing system, then they easily make their way into the drains. Our sewers are something that comes last in our mind. Being below the ground, we rarely care about them until a problem such as overflowing drains, drain smells, gurgling sounds etc. It is vital to conduct regular inspections of your drainage system to prevent these problems plus pest infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To block the entry of rats from drains, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratblockers.com\/en_us\/\" style=\"\"><b>rat blockers<\/b><\/a>. 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