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Why do mice or rats gnaw?

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Their teeth grow continually, so to keep their teeth growth in check they must chew frequently on items such as wood. Crunchy foods help, too, such as thick crackers, lab blocks, and carrots. They also brux, which is when they grind their teeth.

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The softeners used in the plastic insulation for electric cables are aromatic hydrocarbons and have a smell that rodents are attracted to!

Rats make pathways in walls to get from one place to another, they will go through just about anything.

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They gnaw because their teeth never stop growing, and they need to be worn down.

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