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Originally Posted by Michael G.
I walk over to the neighbors today for a friendly chat and he said he and his wife
thought they had squirrels on their roof.
Hired a exterminator and he told them they had roof rats in their attic. (goggle it).
Roof rats are the worst rodent pest in the state of Florida and most abundant. The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) that is familiar to most people is rare in Florida. Roof rats consume and destroy stored animal and human food, attack fruit crops, and take up residence in attics, soffits, hollow walls, and out-buildings.
Anyone have them ?
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Tree/roof rats are real and can be a huge problem. Make sure you don't plant any trees, palms, bushes etc too close to your house where they can climb up them and them jump onto your roof. Also buy some gutter guard screens that are put at your down spots that keep them and other critters from climbing up your gutters to get to your roof.