There are two types of rats that can infest our homes; the roof and the Norway rats. Most animal removal company will determine their presence by inspecting their feces. This will help them determine which type of rat is the cause of infestation. The droppings of the rats are about 2 times bigger compared to the feces of the mice. The feces of the roof rat are a bit smaller when compared to the Norway rat.



An Overview on the Droppings of the Fayetteville Rat
The feces of the Norway rat will have an average measurement of ¾ in terms of length and a diameter of ¼ inch. It is rectangular with blunt edges. On the other hand, the roof rat’s feces will have a length of ½ inch and a diameter like Norway rat. They will appear like sausage but with pointed edges.

Where to Check For their Presence?
The droppings of the North Carolina rat will be concentrated on a single location. The rats can excrete at least 40 pellets of fecal matter per night. You may find the accumulation of their droppings at the attic. Pay attention to the damages and chew marks that they will leave on the items found in your attic. You may also find the latrines at the laundries and kitchens. Suspended ceilings and crawl spaces can also be a possible location of the rat droppings. If the rat is outside your property, you may also find the sign of their presence in the other areas of your house such as the decks. It will also be common to find rat holes in our garage and sheds.

Health Issues Related with Rat Droppings
There are three ways on how the disease can be transmitted through the droppings of the rats. For instance, the spores can be carried into the air that we can accidentally inhale. We can also be in direct contact with their dropping. Our food supply can also be contaminated with their droppings that we can unintentionally ingest. Some of the zoonotic diseases that they may carry include Hantavirus, Tularemia, Salmonellosis, Lassa Fever, etc.

How to Clean the Rat Droppings?
The Fayetteville rats can leave at least 40 droppings per day. A house that is facing a full-blown rat infestation will be littered with rat feces. When cleaning the fecal matter, avoid vacuuming or sweeping the droppings. This will prevent the fungal spores from being released to the air. The rats will defecate in the corner and secured space of your house. After you managed to find the latrines of the rat, open the window to improve the circulation of air. Spray water directly on the feces to prevent the spores and dust particles to be airborne.

In case the rat feces are found in your house, you should immediately call the rat removal specialist. They have the certifications and equipment to control the population of the rat efficiently. They can also conduct decontamination procedure to eliminate the droppings of the rats as well as the safety and health threats.

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