Urban rats have caused more economic damage and more human suffering than any other pest animals. They are important enemies of humankind. What's worse, the general danger from rats' presence is direct or indirect transmission of different diseases. The fleas that inhabited the … [Read more...] about How professional rat exterminators eradicate pest rodents
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Biological method of roof and Norway rat extermination
Traditional ways of killing rats have proved to be ineffective mostly due to specific rat behavior. A great variety of methods range from physical persecution, to mechanical traps and zappers, to toxic chemicals. In practice, anticoagulants and rat poison came into use in the … [Read more...] about Biological method of roof and Norway rat extermination
Natural rodenticides are eco-friendly and safe alternatives to chemicals
Natural rat poison acts as a dehydrant. The rodents will die outdoors in several days after they consume the bait. The natural dehydrant can be corn gluten meal, soybean oil, soy hydrolysate, corn cob, cellulose, castor oil, sodium chloride, linseed oil, and cottonseed … [Read more...] about Natural rodenticides are eco-friendly and safe alternatives to chemicals
How to use rat poisoning to get rid of urban rodents
It is really frightening when you hear from someone: "I have rats in my walls and crawlspaces. I hear them at night scratching and chewing by our air conditioner ducts." Nobody wants their home to be infested by the Norway or roof rats. The first option that enters mind is to … [Read more...] about How to use rat poisoning to get rid of urban rodents
How to get rid of black rats in the attic and inside the walls
Black (roof) rats live near the human settlements. They are excellent tree climbers. They may easily get into buildings via the open windows, roof and upper levels of buildings. If you start hearing strange scratching and gnawing sound in the attic or inside the walls at night, … [Read more...] about How to get rid of black rats in the attic and inside the walls
Black rats forage in urban settlements and forest areas
The black rat (scientific name: Rattus rattus) is a common arboreal long-tailed rat. It is the second of the most widespread species of rat in the world behind the brown (Norway) rat. In urban areas the black rats reside on the upper floors, attic and roof as they are nice … [Read more...] about Black rats forage in urban settlements and forest areas
Control srategies how to get rid of Norway rats
Have your cats and dogs got anxious? Do you see small tracks or tail trails on dusty floors, baseboards, shelves and smell a heavy musky odor indoors? Do you find Norway rat droppings that are blunt on both ends in the areas where you keep your food stuff? Have some wood and … [Read more...] about Control srategies how to get rid of Norway rats
Norway rat is the most common species in human settlements worldwide
Norway rats (scientific name: Rattus norvegicus) are the most typical critters that live in groups close to humans, in and around their houses, particularly in urban areas. "Brown rat", "sewer rat", "wharf rat", "street rat", "Hanover rat" and "common rat" are all the synonyms … [Read more...] about Norway rat is the most common species in human settlements worldwide
How to exterminate rats using different traps
Rat extermination is a challenging task as brown (or Norway) rats are so quick-witted and watchful. They are famous for their neophobia. In fact, if they want to feed on something new, that smells differently from what they get used to, they make the weakest rat to sample. If you … [Read more...] about How to exterminate rats using different traps
Getting rid of rats without professional help
Norway and roof rats are critters that make our home life unbearable. Scratching and chewing sounds disturb us awfully throughout a night. Besides, the rats, that sneak into our house or appartment, cause damage to the property and foodstuff. The worst, they bring hazardous … [Read more...] about Getting rid of rats without professional help