{"id":2559,"date":"2016-03-08T07:42:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T11:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/nashville\/?page_id=2559"},"modified":"2016-03-08T07:42:53","modified_gmt":"2016-03-08T11:42:53","slug":"roof-rats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/nashville\/roof-rats\/","title":{"rendered":"Roof Rats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Roof Rats\u00a0(Rattus rattus)<\/h2>\n<p>Often referred to as the black rat, roof rats are excellent climbers. They have made a nice home in residential areas where they will use trees and limbs, and other means to gain access onto a home to make a opening or entering a pre existing opening. Roof Rats are known for entering in attics, chewing electrical wires, and damaging the home. They are only 6-8\u2033 in length with their tail being a little longer than their body at 7-10\u2033.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length:\u00a06&#8243;-8&#8243; plus 7&#8243;-10&#8243; with tail<\/li>\n<li>Height:\u00a01&#8243;-3&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Weight:\u00a05oz\u00a0up to a\u00a0pound.<\/li>\n<li>Diet:\u00a0Opportunistic omnivores, eating both plant and animal matter.<\/li>\n<li>Breeding:\u00a0Occurs year round.<\/li>\n<li>Gestation:\u00a021-23\u00a0Days.<\/li>\n<li>Reproduction:\u00a06\u00a0litters per year, of 6 to 8 young each litter.<\/li>\n<li>Habitat:\u00a0Urban areas with the availability of food, water, and shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Legal Status:\u00a0Common throughout Tennessee. Roof rats are not protected by law and can be controlled at any time.<\/li>\n<li>Other Names:\u00a0Black rat, brown rat, citrus rat, and fruit rat.<\/li>\n<li>Interesting Facts:\u00a0Roof rats are more aerial than norway rats. One female roof rat can produce 40 plus young in a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you in need of roof rat control services for controlling rats and in your home or business? Look no further than Animal Pros rodent specialists. We offer a no obligation, free in-home evaluation of you business or home. We will identify the problem rodents, provide rodent removal options including repair of rodent openings to ensure the problem does not happen again. No need for a yearly rodent contract, as we offer a permanent solution, providing peace of mind knowing your home is protected. Our &#8220;Green&#8221; rodent removal methods use no poisons whatsoever, and are extremely safe and effective. Contact us today for an evaluation to solve your roof rat problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roof Rats\u00a0(Rattus rattus) Often referred to as the black rat, roof rats are excellent climbers. 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