Rat

Addressing a rat infestation in the yard is a nerve-wracking proposition for many homeowners and renters. It’s even more complicated when you have a pet. You want an effective solution on how to get rid of rats in yard without harming pets. Thankfully, in addition, to snap traps and similarly deadly devices that could injure […]

So you saw a rat running through the kitchen or are hearing them shuffling around in the attic.  You are sitting there wondering, “What should I do?”. The answer is simple; if you have rats in your house, you need to ACT NOW! Why Act Now? A rat infestation in your home is dangerous.  Rats

Get rid of rats! Whether you are in a hurry to get the job done or just want to make sure that an animal doesn’t suffer there are plenty of reasons to be asking, “Do Rat Traps Kill Instantly?” Check on the rat extermination pros in your area to help you eliminate these rodents the

You may be like many people, for whom the idea of having a rat anywhere around their home is enough to cause alarm, not least because of worrying about how to get rid of it. It’s unpleasant, but just imagine the concern if instead of dealing with a single rat, there was a whole colony

There is a well-known urban myth which states that if you live in a large city, you will never be more than six feet away from a rat. Despite many large rat populations across the country, you will be pleased to know that the figure of six feet is somewhat exaggerated. It’s more likely to

Palm rats or palm tree rats are extremely common in Florida and the US Gulf Coast and can cause extensive damage to your attic if they are not dealt with quickly. There are two types of rats called “Palm Rats” but we are only concerned about one of them.  The species that actually deserves this

The ultimate size of a rat depends upon what type of rat it is and the available food supply.  The largest rat that I have seen credible documentation on was a four-foot monster that weighed about 25 pounds. The three most common types of rats are Woodrats, Norway and Roof Rats.  While both of these

If you have seen a rat scurrying around you might start wondering how many more are present that you didn’t see.  It is not always obvious how many rats are in a certain area, a fact that is demonstrated by the constant debate about how many rats live in New York City.  That being said,

The answer to this question is—yes and no. Roof rats are excellent wall climbers, while Norway rats aren’t very good climbers at all. Norway rats are known to be much slower, larger in size, and less athletic than their Roof rat cousins. The scientific study article “Tree-climbing capabilities of Norway and ship rats,” published in

Norway rats typically don’t climb trees due to the rats’ larger size and slower climbing abilities, but will if they are motivated enough. They may be slow, but Norway rats can use their front and back claws to climb a tree trunk to the same heights as a Roof rat, as well as use their