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    What is the fastest way to prevent rats from getting in the attic?
    Chris Parker
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
    Chris Parker is the Founder of Parker Eco Pest Control, a sustainable pest control service in Seattle, Washington. Since 2016, Chris has been specializing in Integrated Pest Management and doesn’t use any chemicals for pest removal. He offers removal services for ants, rodents, fleas, spiders, wasps, and more. Chris is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Washington State and received his bachelor’s from the University of Washington.
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
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    If you have any power lines running to your house, prevent rats from travelling along them by installing a baffle. Also, clear out any piles of debris or clutter around your home. This is called 'harborage,' and it provides a place for the rats to hide, mate, and eat.
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    How do you know if rats are in your home?
    Chris Parker
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
    Chris Parker is the Founder of Parker Eco Pest Control, a sustainable pest control service in Seattle, Washington. Since 2016, Chris has been specializing in Integrated Pest Management and doesn’t use any chemicals for pest removal. He offers removal services for ants, rodents, fleas, spiders, wasps, and more. Chris is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Washington State and received his bachelor’s from the University of Washington.
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
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    Rats have oily fur, so if they've been squeezing through any openings or brushing against a surface as they run back and forth, you may notice greasy smudges.
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    How are rats getting into my attic?
    Chris Parker
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
    Chris Parker is the Founder of Parker Eco Pest Control, a sustainable pest control service in Seattle, Washington. Since 2016, Chris has been specializing in Integrated Pest Management and doesn’t use any chemicals for pest removal. He offers removal services for ants, rodents, fleas, spiders, wasps, and more. Chris is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Washington State and received his bachelor’s from the University of Washington.
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
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    If you have anything within 6 feet of your roof, like tree branches or power lines, the rats can jump off of it onto your roof, then find their way into your attic. For instance, many people often have a gap between the top of their gutters and the bottom of their shingles. That typically runs all the way around the house, providing easy entrance for the rats.
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    How big of a hole can rats fit through?
    Chris Parker
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
    Chris Parker is the Founder of Parker Eco Pest Control, a sustainable pest control service in Seattle, Washington. Since 2016, Chris has been specializing in Integrated Pest Management and doesn’t use any chemicals for pest removal. He offers removal services for ants, rodents, fleas, spiders, wasps, and more. Chris is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Washington State and received his bachelor’s from the University of Washington.
    Founder, Parker Eco Pest Control
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    If a hole is the size of a dime, a mouse can fit through it. If it's the size of a quarter, it's big enough for a rat.
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