What causes rats to come into your house?

There are a few reasons why rats come into homes causing an infestation. The main reason is to seek shelter forThere are a few reasons why rats come into homes causing an infestation. The main reason is to seek shelter for nesting. Anything that is soft and warm can be used, including old clothing, mattresses, insulation and other soft materials. However, infestations occur when your home has structural damage from cracks and crevices (including plumbing problems) as rats are nimble climbers which allows access to your home. Food being left out or not disposed of properly. Keeping your property clean and removing waste discourages rats to stay around your home.