In all my time working as a pest control specialist, I was fortunate enough to have never been bitten by a rat. Fleas, ants, and other nuisances yes, but never a rodent of any kind. That said, I was always aware of the risks when dealing with any wild animal, as they are often unpredictable … Read more
Ways to get rid of rats without poison Rats are filthy rodents that spread disease. If your property becomes home to a rat you will need to act quickly to stop an infestation. Poison is an extremely popular method of killing the rats in your home. It’s cheap to buy and can kill a large … Read more
Most of us are terrified of rats. Just the mere mention of them is enough for some people to start running for the door. Small skittish pests, urinate everywhere there go, spreading disease and causing destruction. But what if we could turn the tables and have them running in the opposite direction instead? It is … Read more
If you’re going to use rat poison in or around your home, it’s important to use extreme care — especially if you have pets or young children. Wondering is rat poison bad for dogs? The answer is definitely! Some pest control products are only harmful to specific species like insects but dogs and humans are … Read more
Drainpipes offer a safe place to shelter for many animals, but the most common rodent taking residence in your drains are rats! It is thought that the majority of rat infestations start due to defective drains or pipes. After all, a rat only needs a small crack or hole to squeeze through before they make … Read more
Which poisons are legal to use in California? As of today, any rodenticides containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, or difenacoum are prohibited for general use in the State of California, with the exception of licensed pest control experts. Use of these toxins within state parks, wildlife and conservation areas are forbidden unless carried out for agricultural … Read more
D-Con is the best-selling mouse poison in the United States with a line of bait stations, poisoned bait pellets, and traps designed to control house mice, field mice, rats, and other rodents. D-Con’s products (see the range on Amazon) have gone through many changes over the last several years thanks to changing federal and state … Read more
Mice are easy to catch but rats can be a challenge. Rats are very intelligent and are notorious for learning to avoid traps and being suspicious of new objects in their surroundings. If you’re being tormented by an especially smart rat that seems to evade your every attempt at capture, the good news is there … Read more
