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Interview With Rebecca Dmytryk of Humane Wildlife Control

August 08, 2019

Recently we caught up with Rebecca Dmytryk from Humane Wildlife Control to chat about the industry, the A24 and some of the modern challenges with pest control.

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What Are The Potential Costs Of A Rat Or Mouse Infestation?

July 30, 2019

An infestation of rats or mice creates a dangerous situation for humans and pets with the threat of disease. Contact with the pests, their droppings or urine can create health hazards, but rat damages costs can mount rapidly. Rats and mice can cause expensive damage to home and business structures, HVAC equipment and wiring in attics and automobiles.

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How Long Do Rats & Mice Live?

July 24, 2019

Rats and mice can cause a variety of problems in a home, especially if they're uninvited guests and not kept as pets. This has led many people to ...

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15 Reasons Why Removing Rats & Mice Can Save Your Home

June 12, 2019

Guest blog from Green Rat Control Of course, you want the nasty intruder out of your house, but rodent removal is a good idea for more than just t...

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5 Ways Rats Get Into Your Home

May 27, 2019

Rats can quickly become unwelcome guests in your home if they find the opportunity. In addition to the number of diseases they carry, they can a...

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Interview w/ Gary Menin Sr. of Raptors Are The Solution Massachusetts

May 02, 2019

We recently spoke with Gary Menin Sr. the head of the Massachusetts chapter of Raptors Are The Solution (R.A.T.S.). Gary discusses his fascination with birds of prey, why they are so vital to our eco-system, and how rodenticides have impacted their population.

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The California Rodenticides Ban: What You Need To Know About Using Rat Poison

April 18, 2019

Find out what you need to know regarding the recent rodenticides bans (AB 1788) in the state of California.

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5 Most Rat Infested Cities In America

April 17, 2019

Dubbed the “rat capital” of America, the abundance of garbage makes Chicago an ideal location for rats. The many buildings provide shelter for rats while they dine on excessive trash. Chicago’s primary species is the brown rat. This highly dominant species has edged out the black rat...

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Rat & Mouse Trap Laws in the United States of America

March 21, 2019

American Rat Trap Laws The notion that American rat trap laws make rat and mouse traps illegal is mostly a myth. However, there are some areas that require you to have a permit to possess traps so you may need to check with your state about that. However, certain techniques, such as pellets are no longer legal.

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One Reason Your Rat Traps Aren't Working

March 05, 2019

Why is your rat trap not working? In our experience, this fundamental issue is a common culprit to tripping up trap success — it isn’t location, it isn’t bait, and it isn’t the trap. Its food competition!

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