Frisco’s commercial heart beats strongest around the Stonebriar Centre and the Preston Road corridor. This area is full of restaurants, businesses, and densely packed buildings. Unfortunately, it also attracts a lot of pests, especially the Roof Rat.
These rats are different from the ones that live in the sewer. They are master climbers and use the structures of the commercial zone to travel right into your house. These rats use utility lines and overhanging trees to bypass your yard and go straight to your attic. They cause costly damage and create a severe fire hazard.
When it comes to rodents like Roof Rats, you have to protect more than just your home’s foundation. Do not let these rats move in from the mall and claim your attic. Secure your roofline and eaves with saelapest.com immediately.
Why Stonebriar Increases Rat Activity
The area around the Stonebriar Centre and the surrounding offices is a perfect habitat for Roof Rats. They thrive on the reliable food sources and shelter found in high-density areas.
The numerous restaurants, the mall’s food court, and the commercial dumpsters create a supply of food waste. This food sustains huge colonies of rats. They constantly search for nesting spots outside of the noisy commercial zone.
Roof Rats are also excellent climbers. They use the vast network of utility lines, cable bundles, power masts, and tall trees along Preston Road. These allow them to travel long distances without ever touching the ground. They can easily jump from a utility line to a nearby tree, and then onto your roof.
Another fueling factor is the shelter. The air conditioning units in commercial buildings provide temporary nesting sites. However, they prefer the insulated security of a residential attic for long-term breeding. Homes immediately backing up to the commercial zone are the first targets for migration.
Signs Of A Roof Rat Infestation In Your House
The Roof Rat (also known as the black rat) is smaller and sleeker than the sewer rat. They have a very long tail, longer than their body and head combined. They are nocturnal and unlikely to be seen during the day. That is why you have to look for other signs in the house.
1. Gnawing noises in the ceiling.
This is the most common sign. You will hear scratching, rolling, or gnawing sounds coming from the attic, especially right after the sun goes down or just before sunrise. The rats are most active at night. They are busy gnawing on materials to build their nests and traveling across your ceiling joists.
2. Dark rub marks on the exterior.
Roof Rats leave greasy marks all around the house. These marks are created by the oil and dirt on their fur. Look for these along the edges of white fascia boards, near attic vents, or where utility cables enter the house.
3. Damaged wires and insulation.
Once inside, Roof Rats immediately target two things. They destroy the rubber or plastic coating on electrical wiring. They do this to file down their teeth, which creates a serious fire hazard. They also tear up insulation and use it to build nests deep inside the walls or ceiling voids. This destroys your home’s energy efficiency and leads to higher utility bills.
Secure Your Roofline With Professional Pest Control Today!
Fighting hundreds of rats can become your reality if you live in high-density areas like Stonebriar. Managing so many rats without the help of a professional is impossible.
If you find one or two rats in the house, call Saela Pest Control immediately. They use durable and rodent-proof materials to seal every possible opening in your home’s structure. Invest in a professional defense that secures your entire roofline!
