7 Places Rats Hide in Your Home

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If you've been hearing strange scurrying sounds at night or seeing signs like gnaw marks and droppings, you may be dealing with a roof rat or Norway rat infestation. As long as they have access to shelter, food and water, these critters can take up residence in any home, destroying belongings and putting you and your family at risk for harmful diseases. Where Do Rats Hide in a House? Because rats are nocturnal, you may not actually see them even if you have an infestation. However, there are still ways you can find a rat's nest in your house. While rats can scurry inside through an open door, window or garage, they can also squeeze through small holes or cracks in your foundation or walls that you may not even be aware of. Anything from poor sanitation practices to leaving pet food out can attract these unwelcome pests into your home. Even when a homeowner has done everything right, these pests  will still infest...
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What to Do if You Have a Rat Infestation

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When dealing with a rat infestation the most likely culprits are non-native roof rats or Norway Rats(sewer rats); these small rodents often wreak havoc on your home, business and even vehicles. It's important to take action to prevent further damage to your property — and minimize the risk of disease transmission. At Urban Jungle Wildlife Removal LLC, we can help rid your property of these unwelcome guests. Check out these do's and don'ts for effectively dealing with a rodent infestation. Do's To prevent rats from taking up residence in your home or business, you can: Regularly inspect your property: Rats can get inside through the smallest openings. A good rule of thumb is: if your thumb fits, so will a rat. Check your property for potential holes and entry points. Seal entry points: If you find entry points, promptly seal them up using heavy and rodent resistant material (foam and plastic is not adequate). Keep food and water sources sealed: Rodents are attracted to water and...
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Invasive Animal Species in Texas

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Texas is are home to a wide variety of animal species. While some species are native to the state, others are non-native, invasive species. These invasive species can significantly damage the environment, threaten native species and become a nuisance to homeowners. Similarly, although native species typically benefit the environment, they can damage property when they inhabit homes and businesses. What Is an Invasive Species? An invasive species is an organism that isn't native or indigenous to a specific area and is potentially harmful to that area. These species can harm an area's environment and economic health. A non-native species can be invasive or non-invasive, and it can arrive somewhere new accidentally or be introduced on purpose. For a non-native species to be invasive, it must behave in the following ways: Adapt to a new area quickly and easily Reproduce quickly Cause harm to the economy, native animals and plants or properties in the area How Are Invasive Species Harmful to the Environment? An invasive...
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Animals Damaging Insulation

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Do you have animal droppings inside or outside of your home or commercial property? This could be a sign critters decided to move in, and wildlife often get cozy in your insulation, resulting in damage. Can Animals Live in Insulation? Yes, animals can live in insulation. They love the warmth and coziness of the material. Rodents like to burrow into insulation to create nests to seek shelter. These and other unwanted creatures can infest insulation, which can pose health risks and compromise the structural integrity of the building. How Do Wild Animals Damage Insulation? When critters create nests out of insulation, they chew, scratch and rip it up to get into it. The resulting holes and gaps in your insulation make it less effective at retaining your home's warmth or cooling. Urban Jungle offers attic insulation replacement services to repair damage caused by wildlife. Insulation Replacement Services➔ What Animals Damage Insulation? It can be easy for animals to find their way into your insulation. A few animals that might...
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6 Things That Attract Rats to Your House

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Unfortunately, rats are relatively common pests — and you don't want them as a roommate. These animals can introduce destruction and disease inside your house. Nobody wants to see the remnants that rats leave behind on their kitchen countertops or smell the odors they bring with them. Even worse is finding damage to insulation, wiring or other structural elements of your home. While rats most frequently live in the attics, walls, and crawlspaces of your home, they may also enter the living spaces when their population is too high or if outside resources are scarce. To avoid the issues that rats bring with them, you should ensure your home is clean, organized and free of certain attractants. Learning about what attracts rats to your home can save you stress, worry and the costs associated with rats in your house. Explore six things that rats are most attracted to below. Call Now for Rat Removal ➔ 1. Food Food is the most common cause of rats in your...
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How to Get an Animal Out of a Crawlspace

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Crawlspaces under homes provide solid protection from the weather and room for wild animals to live. Having animals live in your crawlspace can lead to problems and could make it harder to remove them as time goes on. When you suspect you have unwanted visitors staying in your crawlspace, you can rely on professional wildlife removal services to get rid of them. Learn why animals choose crawlspaces as homes and how to remove them and prevent them from living in yours. Call Now for Wildlife Removal ➔ Why Are Crawlspaces Attractive to Wild Animals? When you have wild animals living under your house, you may wonder why they specifically chose the crawlspace. Many wild animals take comfort in crawlspaces because they offer shelter from the elements and can maintain moderate temperatures during the seasons, whether it's summer or winter. Crawlspaces also safeguard animals from predators, so they feel safe staying in a protected shelter. While crawlspaces offer many benefits for wildlife, it's important to avoid letting...
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How to Tell if You Have Squirrels or Rats in Your Attic

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When you suspect you have uninvited wildlife living in your attic, two potential culprits are squirrels and rats. Homeowners may often mistake one for the other, so understanding the similarities and differences between rats and squirrels can help you identify the infestation you have. Squirrels and rats are both members of the rodent family and share similar mannerisms, like chewing on various items, being clever and leaving messes if they get into your home. While they have similarities, there are ways you can distinguish them from each other. Learn the differences between squirrels and rats, so you can determine which rodent infestation you have in your attic. Call Now for Wildlife Removal Service ➔   Signs That Rats or Squirrels Are in Your Walls Rodents are allusive and often challenging to spot, especially if they’re traveling through your walls. One of the most obvious signs of rodents in your home is scratching noises. Here are some other signs to look out for: Droppings: You may notice small...
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What Diseases Do Rodents Carry?

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As a homeowner, you care about the state and cleanliness of your home. The safety of you and your household is paramount — which is why you should protect yourself and others from rodents like mice and rats. These rodents can bring diseases into your living space. Educating yourself on the various dangers and using that information to take preventative measures is one of the easiest ways to improve your home's safety and sanitation. Which Kinds of Rodents Spread Disease? Mice and rats are the most common rodent disease spreaders. Wild rodents can create innovative ways to get into your home by finding hidden spots to nest and cultivating areas for disease to grow and migrate to other parts of your house. Pets such as hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs also have the potential to spread disease. Have your pets routinely guarded and examined by a vet to prevent the spread of common diseases. What Are Common Diseases Caused By Pests and Rodents? Rodents can carry a...
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How Does an Animal Get Into My House?

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An animal may get into your house through the openings in your roof, attic, chimney, crawlspace or basement. If you suspect an animal has gotten in, inspect your interior and exterior property for signs of wildlife activity, such as chew marks, grease stains, droppings, or damage. A professional wildlife removal company can help you deal with the animals in your home through exclusion techniques. Explore the animals that can get into your house to determine how to deal with any potential intruders. Request Wildlife Removal Services ➔ Main Entry Points Depending on the animal's size, their entry points into your home don't need to be large. Check the following places for signs of wildlife in your home: Crawlspace or Basement: Animals enjoy hiding in dry, dark basements. You can determine if wildlife is in this part of your home by checking the foundation from the outside. Pay attention to gaps, such as places where different types of building material meet or where cables, pipes...
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The Difference Between Mice and Rats

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Rodents pose a nasty problem for homeowners throughout Texas. These elusive nocturnal creatures invade food supplies, cause extensive property damage, leave their droppings in living areas, and even carry and spread diseases. Call Now for Wildlife Removal While it's not likely that you can have mice and rats at the same time (rats often feed on mice — the scent of a rat is enough to drive mice away), the presence of either one requires immediate attention.     How to Tell If You Have Mice or Rats in Your Home If you want to get rid of these destructive pests, you first need to determine whether you're living with mice or rats. Each has different characteristics that impact the removal process. If you have rodents in your home, it's probably one of the three types — roof rats, Norway rats (less common) or house mice. You can often distinguish between these three by their appearance. But since you don't always see them, you can use other methods to identify your household...
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