Blocked gutters can also lead to waterlogged soil which leads to foundation damage.
Rats gettinf in under gutters.
If the moisture and decaying organic matter in a clogged system isn t the primary draw then it s often the fact that gutters high above.
Rats can squeeze through holes as small as a quarter.
Blocked gutters cause problems for your roof and your siding and waterlogged roofs and siding are more prone to be soft and easy for animals to damage.
Gutters are a beacon to pests for more than one reason.
Install wire gutter screens on all your gutters.
Gutters full of debris are the ideal places for squirrels rats and mice to gather nesting materials.
Their favorite water sources include.
Lean a ladder of appropriate length against the gutter.
Prune back all.
Mice can climb pretty well also but they need a corner or something to brace on.
Drill small holes in the perimeter of downspout openings with an electric drill.
Cut circular pieces of leftover.
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Rats will chew through virtually anything to get to water.
People don t realize what fantastic climbers rodents are as roof rats can climb right up a wall or gutter downspouts even.
How to keep rats out of the gutters step 1.
And the plumbing stacks.
Don t forget all the vents dormer vents and roof vents of all kinds.
The video says it s a mouse but it is actually a juvenile roof rat.