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Tag: Rat Control

  • EPA Weighs In On the Use of Dry Ice for Rat Abatement

    Warmer winters have led to an increase in rat populations, which has led to city governments taking steps to address this problem. However, the methods they’re using have come under fire from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Dry Ice in Big Cities New York, Chicago, Boston and other big cities have tried using dry ice…

  • Do You Know the Differences Between Rats and Mice?

    While mice and rats can both cause problems for homeowners, there are several differences between the two. If you have rodents in your home but aren’t sure which kind, consider the following differences between house mice and Norway rats. These are the most common types of rodent pests found in homes. Size House mice are…

  • Is There a Pizza Rat In Your Neighborhood?

    The “Pizza Rat” rose to Internet fame after a video of a rat trying to carry a slice of pizza down subway steps in New York City surfaced. During the short video, the rat attempts to drag the entire slice to the bottom of the steps. While Pizza Rat has inspired tons of online comments…

  • Proactive Rat Tip Chat Line by City Government Gets Great Response

    A recent online chat in Washington gave residents an opportunity to ask questions and receive advice about rodents. The district also offers a hotline where residents can call in to report problems with rats or sightings. Here are a few of the questions people shared and some of the advice given regarding rats and what…

  • Are UK Pesticide Resistant Super Rats Coming Our Way?

    You may have heard the stories of the “super rats” in England that are resistant to rodenticides. They have been found in public places like hospitals, and pest control companies seem to be at a loss as to what to do about them. Old Pesticides VS Modern Rats The biggest issue here is that pesticide companies…

  • Could the Rats on Your Property be Norway Rats? How to Know

    Rats from Norway? Actually not. Amplified over the years resulting from a mistaken 18th century theory, this Central Asian rat goes by a slew of aliases, including common rat, brown rat, street rat, sewer rat, Hanover rat, and wharf rat. How can you tell if these Norwegian nincompoops have hijacked your home? Their mangy mugshot……