Cut circular pieces of leftover.
Rats gettinf in under gutters.
Drill small holes in the perimeter of downspout openings with an electric drill.
Gutters full of debris are the ideal places for squirrels rats and mice to gather nesting materials.
Gutters are a beacon to pests for more than one reason.
Rats will chew through virtually anything to get to water.
Lean a ladder of appropriate length against the gutter.
I ve seen rats get into those because sometimes there are gaps in the pipes for the rats to get into.
The video says it s a mouse but it is actually a juvenile roof rat.
Install wire gutter screens on all your gutters.
Don t forget all the vents dormer vents and roof vents of all kinds.
Rats can squeeze through holes as small as a quarter.
Learn how you can seal your home.
If the moisture and decaying organic matter in a clogged system isn t the primary draw then it s often the fact that gutters high above.
Prune back all.
A very easy area for rats to get in.
How to keep rats out of the gutters step 1.
The video below demonstrates the ability of a rat to climb a wall.
People don t realize what fantastic climbers rodents are as roof rats can climb right up a wall or gutter downspouts even.
Their favorite water sources include.
Blocked gutters cause problems for your roof and your siding and waterlogged roofs and siding are more prone to be soft and easy for animals to damage.