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6 Surprising Rat Facts Every\u00a0 Homeowner in Moreleta Park Should Know<\/h1>\n

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Discover 6 surprising facts about rats<\/strong> \u2014 from their survival skills to the serious health risks they pose. Learn why professional pest control<\/a> is essential for your home.<\/p>\n

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RAT FACT 1: Rats Can Tread Water for Days<\/h3>\n

Rats are incredible survivors. They can swim for up to 3 days and hold their breath for several minutes. In fact, they\u2019re known to swim up sewer pipes and into toilets.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”44px||4px|||” header_3_font_size_tablet=”18px” header_3_font_size_phone=”17px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

RAT FACT 2: Rats Are Seriously Smart<\/h3>\n

Rats learn quickly. They remember routes, recognize patterns in traps, and adapt to new environments. This makes them difficult to control without a well-planned treatment strategy.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”53px||4px|||” header_3_font_size_tablet=”18px” header_3_font_size_phone=”17px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

RAT FACT 3: A Rat Can Fit Through a Hole the Size of a R1 Coin<\/h3>\n

Rats can squeeze through openings as small as 2 cm. If their head can fit, the rest of their body will follow. Small gaps in doors, walls, or pipes are often enough.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”47px||4px|||” header_3_font_size_tablet=”18px” header_3_font_size_phone=”17px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

RAT FACT 4: Their Teeth Never Stop Growing<\/h3>\n

A rat\u2019s front teeth grow continuously \u2014 about 14 cm per year. To keep them in check, they chew on almost anything: wood, plastic, pipes, insulation, and even electrical cables.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”47px||4px|||” header_3_font_size_tablet=”18px” header_3_font_size_phone=”17px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

RAT FACT 5: They Can Jump Over a Meter High<\/h3>\n

From a standing position, rats can leap vertically up to 1 meter. This helps them climb walls, jump into roof spaces, or reach food left on counters or bins.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”47px||4px|||” header_3_font_size_tablet=”18px” header_3_font_size_phone=”17px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

RAT FACT 6: They Spread Over 35 Diseases<\/h3>\n

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