Rats can enter even the cleanest homes, especially in Houston. Houston is one of America’s largest cities, and rats are an inescapable part of city living. Several properties in Houston actively attract rats, which, in turn, brings rats to other homes in the area. Right now, there are more than 3,700 property standards violations citywide. Fortunately, you can control your
Houston residents often ask us whether they have rats or mice in their homes. The idea is that rats are a lot more dangerous than mice. There are ways to tell whether you have a rat problem or a mouse problem. Here are four signs we look at. #1) Droppings Rat droppings are nearly an inch long. You’ll tend to
Do you hear thumps and bumps in your attic? While you might be in denial—nobody ever wants to think they have a wildlife problem—sounds in your attic almost always mean some creature has moved in. Here’s how to tell what you might be dealing with. Heavy Footsteps If it sounds like someone is walking around up there, then there’s a
Many believe that rats can’t make them sick unless they are bitten, scratched, or come into direct contact with rat droppings. Nothing could be further from the truth. Rats in the home can make you ill even if you never see one face-to-face. The Most Common Rodent-Born Illness Hantavirus, or HPS, is the most common disease you’ll find when rats
People have been dealing with rat infestations as long as there have been cities. Rats enjoy living close to where the people are.
There are several insulation brands that claim to be rodent-resistant. Both foam insulations and cellulose insulation both say that they are rat-proof, but sadly it isn’t so. There is no such thing as an insulation which actively repels or prevents rats. Even insulation that contains boric acid just can’t get the job done. The poison in these insulations just isn’t
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