Rodents are mammals that are characterized by a single pair of front teeth that continually grow throughout the rodent’s lifetime.
These creatures can be found in almost every natural environment — especially environments where these mammals can find food, shelter, and mates for reproduction. They also adapt well to man-made environments.
Rats are the first rodents that spring to mind. Rats can spread disease in a variety of ways. They can spread diseases by biting you, letting you consume something with their feces or urine, or making contact with you.
There are many other rodents out there as well, such as mice and squirrels, and in our articles we will be focusing on rodents that are deemed as pests and that are potentially harmful to us or our property.
So, hopefully our in-depth articles will help you get rid of these pests if you find them in or around your home.
We all know that rats are disgusting creatures that spread diseases — some of them potentially life-threatening. But did you know that the rats themselves are not the only dangers of rat infestations? Rat droppings are just as dangerous as the rodents themselves. Here is everything you need to know about rat poop. Important rat … Read more
When you discover rats in your home — or on your property — your first course of action is to try trapping them. But after a few days, you notice that the rats have not gone anywhere near your traps — in fact, they seem to be actively avoiding them. So, why won’t rats go … Read more
There are many ways to get rid of rats – hopefully, you would do so as humanely as possible. But what do you do after you actually kill these rodents? How do you dispose of dead rats? Why you should properly dispose of dead rats You should always dispose of dead rats in the proper manner … Read more
Rats are often portrayed as clever little creatures in cartoons and animated films. There is a reason for this stereotype – rats are smart. Rats are also very cautious. The combination of smart and cautious makes rats very hard to catch. Here are eight tips to trap rats effectively. Why you need to trap rats … Read more
There are many ways to get rid of rats. Some drown the pests in cages while others prefer rat poisons. But don’t you think that these methods are cruel and inhumane? Here are five ways to humanely kill rats…. Why you should humanely kill rats You may be asking, why would you even care about … Read more
When it comes to rat infestations, one of the pest control methods that springs to mind is rat poison. Rodenticides are indeed effective, but they have a major downside – the risk of rat poisoning not just in humans, but also in pets. How rat poison works Most rat poisons in the market are made … Read more
Rats can thrive in any part of your home. But these pests seem to thrive particularly well in specific areas of your property – like the garage. Rats in garages can be a real problem and are a potential health hazard. Luckily, there is something you can do! Here is our ultimate guide to rats … Read more
Do you know that there are actually different rat species that can invade your home? One of the most common among them is the roof rat – also known as the black rat (Rattus rattus). If you think you have rats in your attic, they are probably roof rats. Here is how you can get … Read more
A rat infestation can be very problematic. Rats can spread diseases and damage your house, so it’s best to get rid of them as fast as you can. But how do you know for sure that you are suffering from a rat infestation? Here are the most solid signs of rats in your house. 1. … Read more
If you are suffering from a rat infestation, you should solve your problem immediately. Rats can cause property damage and spread diseases. But getting rid of rats can be very complicated, especially if you have pets. Rat poisons and traps may end up hurting not just the rats in your home, but also your beloved … Read more