There are many diseases out there that place humans at risk and the Hantavirus is one of them. Also known as HPS, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, this severe and sometimes fatal disease attacks the respiratory system of humans and is transmitted through rodents. Anyone...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSNnyEa3BZs Brandon shares some rat trap tips and why you should always pre-bait. Learn more tips and tricks on our blog. Get Smart Blog
You may not always see rats but that doesn’t mean that they are not around. Studies have shown that you will find a greater population of rats within urban areas because of easy access to food and shelter but the rural areas of a city are also prone to rats which are...
One of the questions being tossed around during this Covid-19 pandemic is the emergence of rats in response to social distancing. We wrote an article months earlier asking what effect Covid-19 will have on rodents and it appears we are starting to see those effects....
The simple answer. Yes. Rats can squeeze through small spaces the size of a quarter so it’s not hard to fathom that they can get into ductwork. The reasons why they may be attracted to your air ducts is really the question. Why Do Rats Go Into Air Ducts? Typically...
It’s easier to think that a rat problem is only something that happens within metro areas but unfortunately that’s not the case. Rats can take up residence anywhere, even in out of city drain systems. That means that rats can live within the piping of your residential...
Rats seek warmth and shelter as the weather turns colder and fresh food supplies as food supplies are exhausted outdoors. Rats can dig underground tunnels in an effort to find food and shelter. When their burrows extend under concrete, empty spaces are created in the...
Imagine not being able to go through your front door because the foundation has shifted. Burrowing underground, rats can destroy foundations over time if left untreated causing thousands in damage. Cracks in a homes foundation is a possible sign of a rat...
Rats are never a welcome visitor. They’re distressing, unsightly and can spread diseases. They can multiple quickly in large numbers and once they have established residence within or around your home they are not easy to get rid of through conventional...