Ezra Mushala

You might notice a rat running in circles, spinning repeatedly, or moving in tight loops instead of traveling in a straight line. This strange behavior can be alarming to watch, especially if it’s a pet rat or if you’re seeing it in wild rats around your property. Why do rats go in circles? Rats go … Read more

You walk out to your car in the morning, pop the hood for a routine check, and find shredded materials or droppings in your engine compartment. Or maybe your car won’t start and the mechanic tells you rodents have chewed through wiring. These scenarios happen more often than you might think. Can rats get into … Read more

You might hear scratching sounds inside your walls or notice strange noises when the house is quiet at night. These sounds often come from spaces you can’t see or easily access. If you have cavity walls in your home (the type with a gap between the inner and outer wall layers), you might be wondering … Read more

Most people think that if they keep their home spotless, they won’t have to worry about rats. You scrub your floors, wipe down your counters, and take out the trash regularly. But even with all that effort, you might still spot droppings or hear scratching in the walls. So do rats come into clean houses? … Read more

When you close your cabinet doors, you probably feel like everything inside is safe and secure. The doors are shut, nothing can get in, and your food and belongings are protected. But if you’re dealing with rats in your home, you might be worried that even closed cabinets aren’t enough. Can rats get into closed … Read more

You’ve probably bought plastic storage bins thinking they’d keep your stuff safe from pests. They look sturdy, they seal shut, and they seem like the perfect solution for storing things in your garage, basement, or attic. But if you’re dealing with rats or worried about a rat problem, you might be wondering if these bins … Read more

You close your cupboard doors every night, making sure everything is shut tight. Your dishes, glasses, food items, and other belongings seem secure behind those closed doors. But if you’re dealing with rats or worried about them, you might wonder whether closed doors really keep them out. Can rats get into closed cupboards? Yes, rats … Read more

If you’ve found mice in your home, you’re probably trying to figure out how they got in. You’ve checked for obvious holes and gaps, but the mice keep appearing. Then you start wondering about your heating and cooling vents. Those openings lead throughout your house, and they seem like they could be highways for mice. … Read more

You’ve probably heard that rats can squeeze through impossibly small openings, maybe even smaller than their own bodies. It sounds hard to believe when you look at a rat’s size, but if you’ve ever dealt with a rat problem, you know they seem to appear in places you wouldn’t think they could reach. So how … Read more

You’ve probably bought plastic storage bins to keep your belongings organized and protected. Maybe you use them to store holiday decorations, seasonal clothing, or sentimental items in your garage, attic, or basement. These bins seem secure with their snap-on lids and solid construction. But if you’re worried about mice, you need to know the truth. … Read more