Ezra Mushala 
Crawl spaces are one of the most common places rats invade in homes. These dark, quiet areas under your house provide perfect shelter for rats looking for a safe place to nest and breed. If you’ve heard scratching sounds coming from below your floors or noticed signs of rats in your crawl space, you’re probably … Read more
If you’ve ever kept pet rats, you might have noticed some interesting behavior when you give one rat more attention than another. Maybe one rat pushes the other away when you’re petting it, or acts differently when you bring a new rat into the cage. This kind of behavior makes many rat owners wonder: can … Read more
Your oven seems like a secure appliance. It’s built to contain intense heat, has solid construction, and the door stays closed most of the time. But if you’ve heard sounds coming from your oven or noticed droppings near your stove, you might be wondering about something disturbing. Can rats get into ovens? Yes, rats can … Read more
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