Ezra Mushala

You set up a rat trap with fresh bait, and the next morning the whole thing is gone. No dead rat, no sprung trap, just an empty spot where your trap used to be. It’s frustrating and confusing, especially if this keeps happening. So can a rat actually drag a trap away? Yes, a rat … Read more

Weasels are sneaky little predators that can cause serious problems if they get into your chicken coop or start hunting around your property. If you’re trying to get rid of one and you already have rat traps on hand, you might be wondering if they’ll work. So can you catch a weasel in a rat … Read more

Chipmunks can be cute when they’re scurrying around in the woods, but they’re a lot less charming when they’re digging up your garden, raiding your bird feeders, or setting up camp in your garage. If you’re thinking about using rat traps to deal with a chipmunk problem, you might be wondering if they’ll actually work. … Read more

If you’re dealing with a rat problem and you have a dog at home, you’re probably worried about whether those rat traps you want to set out could hurt your pet. It’s a real concern, especially if your dog is the curious type that loves to stick their nose into everything. So can a rat … Read more

When you’re dealing with a rat problem, you want a solution that’s effective but also humane. Nobody wants to cause unnecessary suffering, even to a pest. Snap traps are one of the most common rat control methods, but there’s always that nagging question in the back of your mind. Does a rat trap kill instantly? … Read more

Finding a rat stuck to a glue trap can be really disturbing, especially if the animal is still alive and struggling. Whether you set the trap yourself or discovered one that someone else placed, you’re probably wondering how long the rat will have to suffer before it dies. How long can a rat survive in … Read more

Glue traps are one of the most common tools people use when they’re trying to catch rats or mice in their homes. You’ve probably seen them in stores, small flat boards covered in what looks like sticky paper. They seem simple enough to use, but you might be wondering exactly how they actually catch rats. … Read more

Gophers can destroy a beautiful lawn or garden in just a few days with their underground tunnels and constant eating of plant roots. If you’ve got rat traps lying around, you might be wondering if they’ll work on the gophers that are tearing up your yard. It seems like it could be a simple solution … Read more

Ground squirrels can cause serious damage to your yard, garden, and even the foundation of your home with their constant digging. If you’re dealing with these pests, you might be looking at the rat traps you already have and wondering if they’ll do the job. After all, ground squirrels and rats seem pretty similar in … Read more

Groundhogs digging up your yard can be just as frustrating as having rats in your home, and you might be wondering if you can use the same traps for both problems. Rat traps are cheap, easy to find, and you might already have some sitting around. But groundhogs are much bigger than rats, which raises … Read more