utility line rodent entry

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A curious squirrel chewed through the utility line near my house, and now the electric company says rodents are a common cause of power outages. The small holes they gnaw let in moisture, which can lead to short circuits or fires. I had to call an exterminator to seal the entry points and replace a damaged cable.