Can roof rats squeeze through small openings into a Dallas home?

Yes. An adult roof rat can squeeze through an opening as small as a nickel (1/2 inch), while young rats and house mice can enter gaps the size of a dime (1/4 inch). All structural entry points must be sealed with metal mesh.

Why shouldn't I place rodent poison bait boxes in my Dallas attic?

Placing poison baits inside an attic frequently results in poisoned rodents dying inside inaccessible wall cavities or beneath subfloors, producing unbearable decomposition odors and fly infestations that can linger for weeks. Trapping should always be used inside living structures.

Will trimmed tree branches prevent roof rats from entering my home?

Trimming tree branches at least 6 to 8 feet back from your roofline eliminates easy jump routes, significantly reducing roof rat access. However, because rats can also climb brick walls, gutters, and utility wires, physical roof exclusion is still essential.

Blackland Prairie Expansive Vertisol Clay Soil Foundation Ingress Dynamics

concept record used by Dallas Attic Rodent Exclusion & Roof Rat Eradication Protocols.

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Type: concept
Aliases: Vertisol Soil Slab Fractures
Approval state: approved
Used by node: PCDAL-DALLAS-PESTCONTRO-T2-P01-N03-LOCAL

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