Rats are nocturnal rodents, which means they’re more active at night. They rarely appear during the day unless they’re starving and scavenging for food. If you have an infestation in […]
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What Do Rats Use Their Claws For?
Rats are opportunistic prey animals renowned for their elusiveness, agility, and flexibility. They can scale rough surfaces and pass through the tiniest spaces., largely due to the design of their […]
Why Do Rats Come Out in The Rain? [Stormy Weather Conditions]
Many of us report that rats appear in and around our homes during storms and heavy rain. Many factors are attributed to this phenomenon, but the truth is that rats […]
Do Live Rats Eat Dead Rats? [Rodent Cannibalism]
Rats are omnivorous rodents, so they consume both plant and animal matter. Rats scavenge for pieces of meat, but if nothing more suitable can be found, rats may eat one […]
Are Schnauzers Good Ratters? [Hunting, Catching + Killing Rats]
There are certain species of dogs that are highly adept at hunting rodents. If you’re looking for a dog to keep rats away, consider getting a schnauzer. Schnauzers are bred […]
How To Stop Rats Eating Hedgehog Food [A Complete Guide]
Hedgehogs eat fruit, vegetables, and insects. Unfortunately, rats enjoy many of the same foods as hedgehogs, making it difficult for owners to feed hedgehogs without feeding rodents. So, you need […]
Can You Kill Rats with Salt? [Sodium Chloride Rat Poison]
Salt is used to kill rats as it can dehydrate any living creature when consumed in sufficiently large quantities. If you can get a rat to ingest enough salt, it’ll […]
Will Aluminum Foil Keep Rats Out? [Chew, Gnaw + Bite Thin Sheet Metal]
Rats target kitchens, especially leftover food that’s on open counters. You may think that a layer of aluminum foil (thin sheet metal) should be sufficient to keep rats out. However, […]
What Can Rats NOT Climb? [Smooth vs. Rough Surfaces]
Rats are good climbers, capable of scaling walls, fences, trees, brick walls, gutters, and drain pipes. In fact, the roof rat earns its title from its impressive scaling ability. It’ll […]
