Controlling Norway Rats : Identification & Removal Tips

The Norway rat was originally unintentionally brought to the Unites States by settlers who came on ships from Europe. They go by many names; house, brown, barn, gray, sewer or wharf rats and weigh about one pound. They have whitish gray fur on their belly and their fur is coarse, brownish or reddish gray above.…

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Rats in the Attic

Rats in the US are the most commonly found pest in attics. These annoying rodents love invading attics and forming huge colonies there since attics are not regularly surveyed by homeowners. Attics are like a store to old clothes and useless house material. For that reason, homeowners don’t inspect them, which can cause the problem…

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Get rid of rats in walls (+ signs & sounds of rats in walls)

Rats sneak into a wall through a small opening.

You hear scratching and pitter-pattering little feet running through the walls of your home. You know it isn’t squirrels or mice because you have discovered a little hole within your foundation where this critter is coming through and you saw a rat scurry into it the other day. Now, you are sitting back with questions…

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How to Get Rid of Rats Inside & Outside Quickly

Rats are among the most dangerous and common home invaders throughout the world. Once they have established an in-home ecosystem it can be very difficult to eliminate them completely. However, it is necessary that the infestation is eradicated in as timely a manner as possible. Rodents are dangerous and can transmit a wide variety of…

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How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice in the Attic

Rodents have always been a nuisance to humans. Ranging from squirrels to woodchucks and now rats and mice, they present a dangerous threat to humans; either to his health or to his property. Due to the old designs of houses in North America, rats and mice used to invade attics and basements. And it is…

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Identify Roof Rats, Removing & Prevent Them (Getting RID of Roof Rats)

A roof rat will spend 90 percent of their life, at least four feet from the ground. They prefer to stay where they feel more protected and safe. They may choose to nest in your attic or in the ceiling area. They also choose outside the home on the roof, trees, bushes, woodpiles and amongst…

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Will Rats Attack or Bite Humans? (& Are Rats DANGEROUS?)

Many people are afraid of rats and with good reason. With a history of spreading disease and leaving destruction in their wake, they are hardly a welcomed sight in a household. Add to this the fact that there is no telling how many may be lurking unseen for every rat that you do see. And…

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