When you imagine a rat, you picture a small rodent, but what if you were to encounter a rat as large as a cat? For some cities, this is no fanciful dream, but their worst nightmare comes true. Rats, when left to their own devices, can do a lot of damage to buildings and can … Read more
According to experts, more than 50 million Americans actively participate in feeding birds. That’s a whole lot of potential bird food that’s either spilling onto the ground when the birds feed or are easily accessible for rodents such as rats directly on the feeder. Best ways to stop rats climbing your bird feeder There are … Read more
Rats and mice can cause no end of damage to your property both inside and out, can contaminate food, and pose a serious risk to your health. The easiest solution to eradicating them quickly and efficiently is through poisons and rodenticides. But with small kids in the house and little fingers that are well adept … Read more
What attracts rats to your backyard? Urban gardeners are likely to have encountered rats in their backyards on more than one occasion as gardens provide excellent rodent territory with regular sources of food, water, shelter and usually safety. Bird feeders and vegetable gardens will certainly attract rats without taking precautions. Use this guide to learn … Read more
The rat population in the United States of America is continuing to rise – particularly in urban areas where food and places to nest are readily available – so it is imperative that we act fast to prevent rats from infesting our homes. Even the thought of a rat infestation is enough to give anyone … Read more
It’s always exciting when you move into a newly rented condo, apartment, or house, but what happens when you find yourself sharing it with some unwanted guests? Who’s responsibility is pest control – the landlord or the tenant? Understanding who is accountable for pest control when renting is a common problem for both tenants … Read more
Having worked in the pest control industry I’ve seen first-hand the damage rats and mice can cause once they get inside your family home. They will wreak havoc on your house, gnawing and chewing on anything which they can use in building their nests, this can include chomping their way through the wire insulation … Read more
The chances of lifting the lid of your toilet only to be greeted by a rodent treading water are slim but it does occasionally happen, especially in big cities with large sewer systems that encourage the spread of rat infestations. City sewers are often cracked and damaged allowing rats to enter easily, eventually turning up … Read more
Your guide to dead rat removal and disposal I’m often called to private homes and commercial properties because the owners can smell something truly awful – the body of a decomposing rodent in their walls, attics, or garages. Rats are extremely agile and highly effective climbers but they can fall into hard-to-reach cavities and become … Read more
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
Best traps for controlling and killing rats instantly Are you looking for the best ways to get rid of rats and how to kill them instantly? We all know how insidious rats can be – they are invading our homes and our businesses – making nests and starting families in places we own and want … 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
