Drill small holes in the perimeter of downspout openings with an electric drill.
Rats gettinf in under gutters.
I ve seen rats get into those because sometimes there are gaps in the pipes for the rats to get into.
The video below demonstrates the ability of a rat to climb a wall.
Rats will chew through virtually anything to get to water.
Cut circular pieces of leftover.
Blocked gutters cause problems for your roof and your siding and waterlogged roofs and siding are more prone to be soft and easy for animals to damage.
Rats can squeeze through holes as small as a quarter.
Don t forget all the vents dormer vents and roof vents of all kinds.
And the plumbing stacks.
Gutters full of debris are the ideal places for squirrels rats and mice to gather nesting materials.
Mice can climb pretty well also but they need a corner or something to brace on.
Blocked gutters can also lead to waterlogged soil which leads to foundation damage.
Install wire gutter screens on all your gutters.
Lean a ladder of appropriate length against the gutter.
A very easy area for rats to get in.
Gutters are a beacon to pests for more than one reason.
Their favorite water sources include.
People don t realize what fantastic climbers rodents are as roof rats can climb right up a wall or gutter downspouts even.
The video says it s a mouse but it is actually a juvenile roof rat.
Prune back all.