The Termite Guy FAQs

Roof rats enter through gaps as small as 1/2 inch, often accessing buildings via overhanging tree branches, power lines, and gaps around roof lines.

Oriental cockroaches prefer cool, damp areas like basements, crawl spaces, and drains. They're often found at or below ground level.

Roof rats are primarily nocturnal. Seeing them during daylight hours usually indicates a severe infestation or recent displacement.

Roof rats typically nest in upper areas of buildings, including attics, wall voids, and false ceilings. They also nest in dense vegetation and tree canopies.

Look for droppings (pointed ends), gnaw marks on wood and wires, sounds at night, and dark grease marks along rafters and walls.

Roof rats are excellent climbers and can scale vertical surfaces up to 4 stories high. They can also travel along power lines and tree branches to access buildings.

Yes, Norway rats are excellent swimmers and can swim up to half a mile. They can enter buildings through plumbing systems and survive in sewers.

Roof rats prefer fruits, nuts, and seeds but will eat almost anything available. They often feed on citrus fruits, avocados, and stored foods in attics.

Norway rats damage structures through burrowing, gnawing on materials, and contaminating areas with urine and droppings. They can also chew through electrical wiring.

Norway rats are attracted to food sources, water, and shelter. Poor sanitation, open garbage, pet food, and ground cover near buildings attract them.