Every city has seen its fair share of rats but some cities see them more predominately than others. Last year, Portland was ranked through a study as being the 24th rattiest city out of 50 cities within the U.S. With rodent populations continuously increasing over the...
Rodent populations have continued to increase past the city limits in suburban residences for decades. With food and water being rodents' survival staples, they have found neighborhoods outside the city limits to be just as accommodating as the inner city. Why Are...
Rats are pests that homeowners, renters, landlords, and restaurant owners do not want to deal with. They are a nuisance that can be devastating to business sales and the property's actual structure. Rats breed quickly and carry a variety of diseases that are harmful...
Rats are always a problem in big cities. Due to never-ending food sources from restaurants, public trash, and litter along with the unfortunate homeless camps in Portland; rats have a smorgasbord of food options to choose from. A rat’s main objective is to eat which...
If there are people around then you are sure to find rodents. Rodents benefit from human waste and their places of shelter. Whether it's garbage tossed in a trash can or a shed in the backyard, rodents will find their way into your living spaces if they have reason...
Rodents are commonly known for being disease carriers. What many people may not know is how many viral diseases they carry. Not only do rodents carry these diseases but they can spread them to both humans and other animals placing you and your pets at risk. Here are...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2JcWL7d4Yw&t=33s Father and son of Get Smart Rat Control share an update on a Portland home that had extensive damage from rats accessing a home through the basement window.
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