Displaying fake owls can help keep pests away from your property — with limitations. Animals, including pests, can observe and learn, so they may discern that your owl not the real thing as time passes. How do Fake Owls Help? Owls prey on many different small mammals and other birds … Read More
Rats, mice, and squirrels vocalize more than you might think — you just can’t hear most of it. You’re more likely to hear them chewing, scratching or scurrying than your are to hear them squeaking. An Overview of Rodents and their Sounds Unless you’ve seen a rodent or the evidence … Read More
Rats — a common household pest. These scampering critters pose a number of threats to humans and pets alike. You know you have them, but you’re not sure what to do next. Should you use traps? Poison? You’ve got to do something because infestations can quickly get out of control … Read More
Rats are scavengers and opportunistic feeders, so they will eat just about anything they can find out in the wild. Just like humans, rats are omnivores, so they will eat both plants and animals. A rat’s diet will depend on the resources that are available in their specific habitat. For … Read More
A common misconception about rats is that they have no bones in their bodies. It is unclear when or where the belief started, but it seems to be rooted in their ability to squeeze through tiny holes. In truth, rats are vertebrate animals, which means they have a skeletal system … Read More