Identifying the Type of Animal in Your Attic by the Noises It Makes You are startled awake in the middle of the night or early in the morning, heart-pounding upon hearing an unusual sound emerging from the ceiling or behind the walls. Perhaps it is a knocking sound in the attic, tapping noise on the …
Rats inhabit walls mainly to build nests near a reliable food and water source and to have a safe place to give birth to a litter of pups. Rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter, making it easy for them to enter your home and your walls. Rats typically enter homes …
The house mouse and deer mouse are common species of pest mice to find inside your home. House mice are small rodents that are found throughout Canada, particularly in urban and suburban areas. They are known for their ability to quickly reproduce and infest homes, buildings, and agricultural settings. House mice can contaminate food sources, …
Of all the creatures known for infesting homes, rats are among the most difficult to deal with. They are infamous for their resourcefulness, their intelligence, and the staggering rate at which they breed. So, to put it simply, a rodent infestation is a serious issue. The most common DIY rat control methods are rat repellents …
The most common rodent problems come from three species – Norway rat (brown rat), roof rat (black rat), and the house mouse. While rodent control is similar for rats vs. mice, there are some finer points. Depending on the specific type of rodent infestation will determine some aspects of an integrated pest management solution. Identifier …
Destructive and troublesome, rats traditionally live near humans. This puts rats in the prime position to invade homes and other buildings, where ample availability of food and nesting sites provides the rodents with everything they need to survive. The pests gain entry to homes in a variety of ways. They can fit through any opening …
The Norway rat is an invasive species that damages property, spreads diseases, and ruins human and pet food. They are omnivores, meaning they eat anything. This includes meat, like eggs and other small animals, as well as grains, seeds, and vegetables, meaning these rats can also destroy crops. Why Are Norway Rats in Your House …
Marmots are large rodents that often-become nuisances to gardeners, farmers, and homeowners due to their appetites and burrowing habits. There are four marmot species in BC: the hoary marmot, the yellow-bellied marmot, the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot and the woodchuck. The yellow-bellied marmots (aka rockchucks) and woodchucks are the ones most likely to be …
The two species of rat most likely to be a problem are Norway rats (brown rat) and roof rats (black rat). Rats typically live in urban or suburban areas if access to food sources, water, and shelter can be acquired. These pests can get inside through cracks and holes around the roof, on your walls, …
When rats invade homes, they often settle in the walls, attics, and crawl spaces. Roof rats in particular are known for climbing to elevated areas of buildings, hence their name. Despite remaining out of sight and avoiding contact with humans, rats still leave signs indicating their presence within the home. Telltale clues of rat infestations …
