rats

Rats are small, mostly nocturnal rodents that have keen senses of smell, taste, and hearing. They can survive eating garbage and other waste, but would rather eat meat and grains. Rats are able to memorize their environment and can to gain access to structures by chewing, jumping, or climbing.

Often, rats are lumped into the pest category, as they are common intruders into homes, restaurants, and businesses. However, many people also choose them as pets, and groundbreaking research is often done on lab rats. Since rats are mammals, they are used in testing because their systems will react similarly to that of humans.


Rats can pose health concerns if found in your home or business. They carry a number of diseases including food poisoning (salmonella) and various fevers. Their hair, feces, and urine can cause illness, especially if food has been contaminated.

Because of this, it is important to eliminate rats from your home. Rat traps can be effective if properly placed and don’t pose the dangers that using chemicals around the home does. Proper sanitation and exclusion methods must be taken in order to fully ensure your rat problem can be eliminated.

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