Rats are fascinating rodents. They roam around in the search of food and happen to make a few enemies on the way. The rat is one of the most sought-after prey as it is wanted by numerous predators including cats, weasels, hawks, owls, coyotes, foxes, to even raccoons. If you have rats on your property…
It might happen that you need to ratproof the base of the shed since there can be a considerable gap between the actual base and the ground. Not only does the rat=proofing the shed prevent rats but will also prevent other rodents and wildlife animals such as mice, squirrels, and skunks from building a home…
Rats are mostly nocturnal rodents that thrive at night and will most likely come out during the night. But when you have been in major cities you might find a rat scurrying around the city and wonder why they’re so active during the day. The answer is quite simple and it all has to do…
The following case study will look at a rat infestation that took place in a heritage home in Old Toronto. The residence is close to a busy strip of various businesses and restaurants and is located close to the iconic Parkdale community. Exterior infestation The homeowners of the residential property were complaining about noises being…
There are a few indicators that can determine whether rats are gone. The most obvious sign is audible. If you had a severe rat infestation, you could have heard rats scurrying about late at night since rats are nocturnal in nature which means that they are highly active at night . Rats can audibly gnaw…
There is a big reason as to why rats are attracted to your home. The main reasons are warmth, food, and shelter. By being in a heated and comfortable place rats can find the opportunity to multiply and to build nests in peace with the reservoir of food a few meters away. This combination makes…
Bromadiolone is a popular choice when it comes to rodenticides. It is usually deployed in the form of bait blocks used to eradicate rat or mouse presence. Bromadiolone is an anti-coagulant which means that it avoids blood from clotting. The body does not recycle Vitamin K eventually which leads to rats perishing. The reason why…
There is not an exact time when rats die after eating poison. Some estimates say that rats can die as fast as 12 hours while other poisons may cause the rat to die after 3-4 days, and others say that rats can die within a week. It all comes down to what is being affected…
Rats are burrowing animals. They naturally dig tunnels underground so they can evade predators and connect one source of food to another. Decks are like tunnels that have already been made for them. Rats love to dig under them and sleep there during the day. The problem with these rat nests however is that they…
Rats have plagues human beings for thousands of years. They follow us wherever we go, hiding in our sewer systems and city alleyways. Rats are highly adaptable creatures that will eat practically anything and breed very quickly. It is this ability to breed so fast that makes them difficult to manage. Just when you think…