Yes. Rats can cause fire hazards and you might be surprised what the reason behind this all is. Rats have a habit of chewing on wiring, and cabling, and have the habit of chewing on other soft metals like copper and aluminum to keep their incisors short so as not to lose function in their daily lives.
If you have a rat infestation, do not hesitate to contact the licensed and insured exterminators from Rat Control Hamilton.
As you inspect the house for a possible rat infestation you will notice wires all being chewed up and mangled. The reason behind it all is quite simple and unexpected. It turns out that chewing wires benefit the rats as it keeps the teeth from growing too long. Chewing on wiring keeps the teeth short and gives the rat control over the length of the test. Not grinding the teeth can hamper the rate significantly as it can grow over 3 cm in length if nothing is being done about it.
When rats find nothing to gnaw on they resort to other materials to keep their teeth in check. It also is a behavioral trait when there is food nearby and to show dominance when there is smaller prey nearby. Of course, gnawing also has a practical use as well for creating nests and creating storage space for food.
Going back to chewing wires, because that is one of the main causes of power outages and can have a significant impact on your home as these rats can cause a real fire hazard that will destroy the house. As the rats gnaw at the wiring, the rat can get electrocuted because of the exposed copper wiring. This can lead to incredibly strong odours throughout the house where finding the rat becomes a mammoth task because of the obscure and hard-to-reach places it often frequencies.
Chewing wires is also one of the leading causes of house fires where damages can reach unimaginable heights. Rats are also the main carrier of the Hantavirus where direct and indirect exposure can lead to catching the Hanta Pulmonary Syndrome, it is a disease that affects the lungs and can have devastating consequences for your health.
To make sure that you do not have rats make sure to comb the house and look for rat feces, gnaw marks, or bite marks throughout the house. When you have found one of these signs, you should contact a reputable pest control service that can take care of your rat problem in a matter of weeks. Rat Control is a full comprehensive pest control service that employs licensed and experienced technicians that have more than a decade of experience. So call now to live rat-free as soon as possible!
