Nothing is safe. These creatures will nibble on everything, from food to household objects, as well as building parts such as wires or insulation. It is a rodent habit to constantly chew so that their incisors won’t grow too long. This is why rats will chew through construction materials like wooden beams and mortar even if these aren’t exactly food sources. Rats also do this to get into your home and will typically nest in the debris.

Electric lines that happen to be in the path of rodent activity will also be prone to getting chewed on or through. This poses a huge risk because open electrical cables could result in short-circuit fires. Even a small spark from a frayed electric wire has the potential to create a huge house fire if it lands on construction debris or flammable material. The possibility of a fire makes it crucial to pay close attention to the signs of rodent infestation. As soon as you notice rat presence in your home, contact a rodent control company.

Insulation, walls, crawl spaces, and attics are rats’ favorite places to make their nests in. Besides nesting there, these rodents can extensively damage insulation with their chewing, tearing, gnawing, and other activity. Insulation destruction can lead to huge costs. The majority of homeowners who have rats breeding in their attics end up paying greater heating and cooling costs because of energy efficiency difficulties. Not only that, fires are also a risk when you see insulation damage, as it usually occurs alongside exposed live wires and torn cable insulation.