Rats

Bacterial rat-borne diseases have followed the humankind for ages. In fact, bacteria that the pest rats carry may cause severe, even fatal illnesses in people. For instance, everyone knows about the outbreaks of Plague in Europe in the 14th and 16th centuries. The 30–60% of … [Read more...] about Bacterial infections that are widely spread by rats

Rats, that live in the streets and sewage systems of urban and rural human settlements, transmit various diseases. Rat-borne illnesses can be direct and indirect due to the way of spreading infection. Due to the microorganism or helminth, they can be viral, bacterial or … [Read more...] about Viruses transmitted by wild rats thoughout the world

Rats and mice that reside in our houses may do harm to humans. They are vectors of serious diseases, parasites and viruses. Thus, always take precautions before and during rat waste cleanup of infested areas. When you detect rats indoors, the first step will be planning and … [Read more...] about How to remove rat wastes: urine, droppings and nesting materials

Rats that regularly find their way to our dwellings are indeed annoying and nasty pests. Unfortunately, they can surmount all the hurdles and gnaw through everything to get into seemingly impenetrable, hard-to-reach places. Moreover, they transfer serious diseases, attack humans … [Read more...] about Rat traps DIY: cheap and effective devices for rodent extermination

The Norway and roof rats are wild creatures that tend to make their way to our homes in search of a meal. They don't only steal and spoil our foodstuff, but also they carry diseases and dirt indoors, damage vehicles, pipes, insulation, wires, building constructions and furniture. … [Read more...] about Metal rat snap traps eradicate rodents fast

A rat cage trap is a mechanical trap that lures and catches a rodent. It is a tough and strong metal box-shaped construction designed primarily to capture rats and other pest animals without injury. This type of trap is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. How rat cage trap … [Read more...] about How to get rid of rats using live-catch cage traps

Conventional metal, plastic or wooden mechanical rat trap is a device for non-chemical rat eradication. The simple mechanism of snap traps resembles a locking of teeth or animal chaps. However, there are more humane cage traps that catch rodents without bringing them any … [Read more...] about Review of commercially available live cage and snap rat traps

Rat problem is a real annoyance to most homeowners in rural and urban areas throughout the world. If you want to get rid of rats applying fast, hands-free, green and non-toxic methods, you may use modern electronic rat traps. They are more humane alternatives to traditional … [Read more...] about Electronic rat zappers applied for rodent eradication

Modern plastic snap rat trap is a modification of ordinary mechanical wooden traps that have existed since Adam was a boy. They are molded from tough, non-absorbent polystyrene. As to the action mechanism, they resemble a cat's jaw. Thus, they have a special powerful, aggressive, … [Read more...] about How to use modern polystyrene rat snap traps

Traditional wooden rat trap with a metal spring has been used to eradicate different species of rodents for ages. There is a great variety of classic trappers on Amazon, ebay and at your nearest home depot. You may find classic Victor rat traps, Harris rat traps, Swissinno … [Read more...] about Classic wood-and-metal traps for black and brown rats