If you’ve noticed droppings, gnaw marks, or scratching in your walls, trapping is usually the fastest way to deal with a rat problem yourself. But a lot of people set a trap, catch nothing for days, and give up thinking it doesn’t work. So what’s the simplest, most reliable way to trap rats? The simplest … Read more
If you’ve spotted a rat in your yard or heard scratching in your walls, you’re probably searching for something you can try right now, before calling in a professional. Homemade rat repellents are popular for exactly this reason. They use things you likely already have at home, and they feel safer than putting down poison, … Read more
Once you’ve confirmed rats are actually in your house or yard, the next decision is which trap to buy. Walk into any hardware store and you’ll see snap traps, electronic traps, live cage traps, and glue boards all sitting on the same shelf, each one claiming to be the answer. So what should you actually … Read more
Dealing with a rat problem naturally leads to questions about what you’re actually allowed to do about it. Most people assume any trap sold in a store must be fine to use, but the rules aren’t quite that simple once local ordinances and wildlife laws get involved. What rat traps legal or illegal? Snap traps … Read more
If you’ve got a rat problem but also enjoy watching squirrels in your yard, you’ve probably looked for a rat poison that won’t put them at risk. It seems like a pretty reasonable thing to look for. So is there actually such a thing as squirrel safe rat poison? No conventional rat poison is truly … Read more
If you’ve put rat poison in your attic because you think rats are getting in, you might start wondering what else could get to it. Squirrels can get into attics too, especially if there’s a gap around the roof, a damaged vent, or another opening. So will squirrels eat rat poison if they find it … Read more
Finding out a squirrel may have eaten rat poison is a stressful moment. Whether it’s a squirrel in your yard, one you’re rehabilitating, or a pet you keep at home, it’s natural to want a clear answer right away. It’s natural to want a clear answer right away. So if a squirrel eats rat poison, … Read more
If you’ve placed rat poison around your home, you might be wondering whether it’s actually going to draw squirrels in, not just rats. It’s a fair question, especially if you’ve got squirrels visiting your yard regularly. So are squirrels actually attracted to rat poison, or is the risk more about accidental exposure? Squirrels aren’t strongly … Read more
Rat poison pellets are one of the most common forms of rodenticide out there. You’ll find them in bait stations in garages, sheds, and around the outside of homes everywhere. If you’ve got squirrels nearby, it’s natural to wonder if those little green or blue pellets are putting them at risk too. So do squirrels … Read more
If you’ve put out rat poison to deal with a rodent problem, you might start seeing squirrels hanging around the bait too, and that’s a fair thing to worry about. Squirrels are rodents, just like rats and mice, and they’re often digging around the same yards, sheds, and attics where rat poison gets placed. So … Read more