{"id":14697,"date":"2022-11-23T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=14697"},"modified":"2022-11-25T22:12:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T22:12:36","slug":"causes-rats-come-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/causes-rats-come-house\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes rats to come into your house?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rat infestations aren\u2019t just scary, they can also cause a lot of damage. From chewing through walls, furniture and electrical wires to passing on diseases and eating your food supplies, it\u2019s surprising how much trouble these small pests can cause, do you think you may have the beginnings of a <\/span>rat problem<\/span><\/a> in your home or business? Here we discuss why this may be happening.<\/span><\/p>\n

What exactly lures rats into our homes in the first place however?<\/span><\/p>\n

The weather<\/b><\/p>\n

Rats stay active throughout winter but as the temperature plummets, it\u2019s going to become increasingly tempting for them to make their way inside. This is because natural food sources are becoming increasingly scarce and also because they need to maintain a warm body temperature in order to survive. <\/span><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s tempting to neglect the garden when it\u2019s bitterly cold outside, do make sure you keep it well maintained even in the winter. Wood piles, leaf piles, shrubs and debris all provide great shelter and some much-needed warmth. <\/span><\/p>\n

Easy access<\/b><\/p>\n

If it\u2019s easy for a rat to get into your home, there\u2019s no reason why it wouldn\u2019t venture in to assess whether or not it\u2019s a good place to find food and set up camp. There are many ways rodents can gain entry to a property including:<\/span><\/p>\n