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Roof Rats

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Although roof rats get their name from their tendency to be found in the upper parts of buildings they can also be found under, in, and around structures. Ranging in size from 6 to 8 inches in length, not including their tails, roof rats only need a space of one-half inch to get into buildings. These pests have very poor vision and are color blind, but they have extremely strong senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. Cautious by nature, these rats prefer eating fruits, vegetables and cereal and typically eat their fill in one sitting. Roof rats are known for the damage they cause by chewing on materials, eating stored foods and carrying diseases. They secured their place in history by spreading the highly dangerous bubonic plague.