Home rat protection

Can Rats Come Up the Drain?

It sounds like a myth. It isn't.

1

Strong swimmers

Rats swim well and can hold their breath for a few minutes.

2

Pipe climbers

They grip pipe walls to climb upward through drain lines.

3

Floor drains first

Bathroom and balcony floor drains are the most common way in.

4

Metal grates

Fit sturdy metal covers — plastic ones get chewed through.

Block the route

Cover drains, repair broken pipes, and make utility areas unwelcoming.

Keep them out