Rats In Rain Gutters

Rain and other runoff wash all kinds of plant material into your downspouts.

Rats in rain gutters.

You may notice chipmunks climbing into your downspouts after rain or snow to collect food washed down your gutters. Blocked gutters can also lead to waterlogged soil which leads to foundation damage. Don t leave open water containers out at night inside your home. Thanks to a unique hooded design leafguard allows nothing other than rain to reach the gutters.

Leaves and twigs bounce right off. From there they may find an opening into your attic or perhaps their little pitter patters are a nuisance. Avoid planting fruit trees close to your house. Gutters full of debris are the ideal places for squirrels rats and mice to gather nesting materials.

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. Rats mice chipmunks squirrels and other little critters may be using your downspouts to reach your roof. They drink water from water bowls for pets buckets sinks pots and pans dishes for potted plants window pits for basements clogged rain gutters bird baths and old tires. Believe it or not they re often successful in your downspout.

Keep the area around your drain spouts clear. It s like a free collection trough for chipmunks and they ll use it that way. Keep garbage in an enclosed space until the morning of pickup to further discourage rats. True you can simulate the effect by adding helmets or screens.

Secure the tops of garbage cans with bungee cords to keep garbage from attracting rats raccoons and stray animals.