Connecticut rats are very smart creatures. They are able to enter a building through means that you didn’t even know were there. It is very important that you make sure that there is no opening that rats are able to fit through. Once they have entered your home they will nest and proceed to breed. This means that you will now have a whole host of rat babies in your home. The easiest way to keep this from happening is to walk through your house and check your yard, for entry points. Once you have found all of them, it is important that you close all of them off. Unfortunately, there are other ways for rats to enter your home.



Rats in my plumbing
Your plumbing consists of a system of pipes that flow into each other. If there is an opening in one of these pipes, it is possible that a rat could enter it. Norway rats can hold their breath for up to five minutes. This gives them sufficient time to swim up your pipes and enter your home. It is also possible for rats to chew through the pipes in order to make a hole if one isn’t available to them. It is important to inspect your pipes every few months to ensure that there are no holes. You will also need to check all ground level pipes. There are often small openings where they enter the walls. Norwalk rats will take any opportunity they get to sneak in. Often small holes are made for the cables when installing air-conditioning. Make sure to check for these when you are doing your inspection.

How to stop it from happening to you
Many apartment buildings and homes have been Norwalk rat-proofed. This means that special valves and grates have been installed to keep rats from entering your home. If you find that you have a problem with rats entering your home this way, you can install these precautions. Make sure that plumbing that has been installed on roofs have grates in place to keep rats out. It is important to cap all pipes to make sure that they are closed at all ends.

Why sewers?
If rats are unable to find food or water, they will go to extreme measures. It is not very common for rats to enter your home this way. If it does happen you will need to phone a professional to help you rid your home of these pests.

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