Rodent trapping has been going on for millennia using everything from the simplest “stick-holding-up-rock” traps, to the most advanced electronic zappers on the market today, and everything in between. If you are experiencing rat activity and need some guidance for how to trap them, this should help point you in the right direction for how […]
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Hello homeowner, are you trying to trap some rats? At first were you having some measure of success but now it seems like the rats aren’t interested? Maybe you have a chicken coop out back and have been desperately trying to get your rodent issue under control but they never seem to go for the
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About Norway rats The Norway Rat (Rattus Norvegicus) is a hardy, adaptable, aggressive, and sly mammal. It has been in America for over 250 years and is well known for it’s large size, along with it’s burrowing habits. Norway rats will often create burrows around sidewalks, home foundations, patio slabs, or any other protected area.
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Do you hate that feeling when you wake up for your morning cup of coffee only to discover that ants have invaded your kitchen and are marching across your countertops? Did you leave a crumb of food on the floor? Did you leave a drop of sugar somewhere? Now you have unwanted guests ruining your
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It’s Fall time here in Portland and this is the time of year when rodents start seeking shelter inside of homes and other structures where they might have previously nested inside in bushes and trees during the Spring and Summer. Here are the top 3 reasons to keep your crawlspace vents SEALED, why it’s so
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Do you have drafty floors during the winter? Have you experienced having a pipe break in your crawlspace due to cold weather? Do you want to avoid potential mold and mildew growth under your house? Install foam blocks to cover vents It’s fall time here in Oregon which means weather starts to become wet and
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Do you have a rat problem? How about mice? Are they in your crawlspace? How about your attic? Have you found droppings? Are you hearing noises in the walls? Whatever the case, rodent infestations are never fun, and can often be a serious hassle. Inspection: The first step in dealing with rodents is performing a
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1). Clean and inspect gutters This is especially important during fall when all of the leaves and heavy debris fall from trees surrounding your home. If you live in a place with few trees this might be something that you can get away with doing less frequently, but its always good to get up on
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