What pests chew wires?

Question

What's the likely culprit for a chewed aerial wire in my loft? I live in an old semi-rural cottage on the outskirts of Norwich, so I guess it could be a number of animals. I don't go into the loft much as it's difficult to access but I thought I'd have heard something up there and I haven't.

Kirk · Answer

It could be Rats, Mice or Squirrels. 
Check the droppings you find:
Rice size - Mice
Raison size - Rats
Rounded off raison size often stuck together. - Squirrels.
I would advise getting a professional to check do not put poison in the loft before the species is confirmed.

Julian · Answer

Mice,rats,squirrels,get a professional in to check.

Ryan · Answer

Most likely a shrew(s) they are small and can easily get in to Lofts and wall cavity’s. I recommend setting up some mice  traps.

Nicholas · Answer

Hi there, so rodents are capable of chewing through wires two of which are most commonly rats and squirrels (and not so commonly mice). All do so unknowingly which poses extreme danger to all occupants within a property by means of a house fire if their body happens to ignite amongst insulation or any other flammable materials.  

I'd strongly advise contacting a professional to deal with the issue immediately.

Robert · Answer

It could one of three, mice, rats or squirrels. Have you heard noises , if it’s at night rats or mice and daytime can be squirrels. Someone is going to have to get in there to check difficult to be  without looking

Nikolay · Answer

In our experience it is usually mice or rats. If you hear noises in the loft it is most likely rats. They can also get in the cavity walls and under the house if you have a suspended floor.

Desmond · Answer

There is it, there is a number of pests that chewed cables rats and Squirrels are the main culprit  might do a little bit

Pete · Answer

Hi rats,mice squirrels all have great fun chewing through wires it is most important you check all wiring as i have had several where wires have short circuited and caused a fire please check and double check

Brian · Answer

Most likely squirrels at this time of the year. Both rats and mice also chew wires but squirrels are the biggest culprits by far

Darrren · Answer

RATS are a good bet. They are notorious for the chewing of wires. Get a pest control technician and they should confirm this.

What pests chew wires?

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