The rat family, Rattus spp., has several species, but Rattus norvegicus, popularly known as the Norway rat, or, less kindly, the brown rat or sewer rat, is the one that causes the greatest problems for gardeners. Burrowing is a favourite pastime for these rodents, and they like damp, rich soils. It may seem hopeless and […]
Rats are most frequently associated with infesting homes and businesses, but they may also cause problems in gardens. Rats benefit from gardens because they give refuge, food, moisture, and, most importantly, proximity to your house. Blocking up a rat hole may be your first response, but this is not always the best option. Do Rats […]
Although the rate at which rats reproduce is alarming, multiple variables work together to keep a population from spinning out of control. A pair of rats might theoretically create about half a billion descendants in just three years, but this would never happen in practice. It is true that if a rat infestation is ignored, […]
Do you have some little mischiefs you didn’t invite to your home? They might seem and smell unpleasant. Yes, you got it right. I am talking about the little rodents called rats. Rats are carriers of many dangerous diseases that can be risky to human life. Let’s do a thorough analysis of rats. What do […]
Have you ever heard the sounds of slithering and chirping in your bed? Most of us might have heard these sounds and realized that we may have a rodent in our home. You might be wondering about the times you saw two rats dwindling in your corridor or garden. People think that rats are like […]
Humans and rats are both hot-blooded animals. That may clarify something about both the species' behaviour. Do they share some similarities? Yes, they do. Rats dislike the pungent smell of the bleach-like odour, just like us humans. Now, don't think you can spray a solution or mop the floors, and the rats would go like, [...]Continue Reading
Rats are magnificent little creatures who have a lot of unique characteristics. They reproduce fast, swim in the water, and give birth to up to 14 little rats at once. They have incisors that grow indefinitely, and they can also laugh. Yet this doesn’t mean that we should adore them and let them wreak havoc […]
Rodents like rats and mice make their way into warm structures as it gets colder outdoors. This time of year you may wake up in the middle of the night to what seems like scratching in the ceiling or walls. Which is a big confusion to people when they hear noises in the attic or […]
So you've heard scratching sounds or noises in your attic, this could be raccoon noises, squirrels, mice or generally an animal in the attic. If you hear the animal scratching in the attic at night or early in the morning that's useful information for identification. Nocturnal animals make noises at night time, while diurnal animals [...]Continue Reading
