With the rainy season upon us, rats coming up through people's toilets have now become a problem. Rain pushes more rats into the sewer systems, where they could end up in your pipes.
Why are rats coming up your toilet?
They can smell your food or grease — you will want to do your best to keep all drains, dishwashers, and disposals clean.Seattle has experienced a lot of rain and when that happens, it makes it easier for rats to swim their way up your pipesIf you see rats in your home or in your toilet and you can’t get rid of them, contact Public Health at 206-263-9566. They suggest you might want to reach out to a plumber to inspect the inside of your sewer and toilet connections.
Back in 2021. Seattle ranked No. 11 in Orkin’s list of “rattiest” cities, up one spot from the prior year.
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