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Daily Archives: 19th September 2025

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A brown rat squeezing through a small hole in a wooden surface.

What Size Hole Can a Rat Get Through and How to Prevent Entry

pest controlBy Ben Head19th September 2025

Rats are far more adaptable than most people realise, and their ability to squeeze through surprisingly small gaps often leads to unwanted intrusions in homes and buildings. An adult rat can fit through a hole as small as 20–25 mm in diameter, roughly the size of a quarter. Young rats can manage even smaller openings,…

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