Rat poison is one of the most common ways people deal with rat infestations, but have you ever wondered what’s actually happening inside a rat’s body when it eats poison? The process isn’t instant or simple, and different types of poison work in different ways to kill rats. Some prevent blood clotting, while others attack … Read more
Rat poison seems like it should be the last thing a rat would want to eat. After all, these are smart animals with strong survival instincts, so you’d think they’d avoid anything that could kill them. Yet rats do eat poison, and sometimes they eat quite a bit of it before dying. So why do … Read more
If you have pet rats or have dealt with wild rats in your home, you’ve probably noticed one particularly frustrating habit. They seem to pee everywhere they go, leaving tiny puddles and wet spots all over the place. This behavior can be messy and confusing, especially if you’re used to other pets that can be … Read more
If you’ve spotted a rat in your house and you’ve got mouse traps on hand, you might be wondering if they’ll work. Mouse traps are easier to find in stores, they’re cheaper than rat traps, and maybe you’re hoping you can use what you already have. But rats are bigger and stronger than mice. A … Read more