Roof

About Roof

These agile rodents, known scientifically as Rattus rattus, have sleek black or dark brown fur and a long tail, often invading attics and outdoor areas like bird feeders in Middle Tennessee homes. They cause damage by chewing on wiring, insulation, and food containers, posing health risks with their droppings. Preventing access to bird feeders and sealing entry points around Columbia and Franklin properties helps reduce their presence.

Roof (Roof rat feeding in bird feeder!) is a household pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Household Pests identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Roof regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.