How to identify roof rats
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All About Roof Rats
Your field guide to roof rats in Utah, from identification to professional control.
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Sleek black rats with tails longer than their bodies, agile climbers. This page covers how to recognize roof rats, what draws them to Utah properties, and what actually works to get rid of them. If you think you have roof rats now, skip ahead and call (435) 313-5882; inspections are free.
Behavior and habits
They travel power lines and tree limbs onto rooflines, entering attics through gaps at the eaves.
Why roof rats are a problem
Attic nesting damages insulation and wiring, a documented fire hazard.
How Antex handles roof rats
Our technicians confirm the species first, because effective control depends on it. Then we treat the source: nesting sites, harborage, and the routes onto your property, using professional products applied precisely. If pests return between scheduled visits, we'll come back and address the issue at no additional cost.
Prevention tips
Trim branches 4 feet off the roof, cap vents, and seal eave and soffit gaps.
Questions
What people ask us
Are roof rats dangerous?
Attic nesting damages insulation and wiring, a documented fire hazard.
How do I get rid of roof rats?
Store-bought products usually treat the symptom, not the source, which is why the problem returns. Professional control pairs correct identification with source treatment. Call (435) 313-5882 for a free inspection and flat quote.
How do I keep roof rats away?
Trim branches 4 feet off the roof, cap vents, and seal eave and soffit gaps.
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