Lizards
In regions with a large lizard population, these creatures can find their way into your toilet. Lizards are attracted to water and are small enough to navigate plumbing systems. They often follow smaller bugs into your toilet, so maintaining a clean toilet can help reduce the risk.
Rats
Rats can enter your toilet bowl through plumbing systems connected to your garbage disposal, in search of food scraps. To prevent this, avoid throwing waste food into the garbage disposal and dispose of it in the trash instead. If you’re still concerned, consider installing a specialized rat guard.
Possums
Similar to rats, small possums are adept swimmers, can hold their breath for extended periods, and can navigate narrow pipes. Keeping your pipes free of food scraps can deter possums. To clean your toilet pipes effectively, mix equal parts of sugar, water, vinegar, and 5-10 drops of dish soap, and flush it down your toilet. Boiling water can also be an effective deep-cleaning method.
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