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What Really Repels Rats & Mice?

What Really Repels Rats & Mice?

Did you see a rat outside... Or hear one inside? Before you go buying a bunch of DIY rodent repellents online, read this article to help you decide whether that's right for your situation– or if you need to try something else.How Do I Keep Rats Off my...

10 Ways to Get Rid of Rats without Killing Them

10 Ways to Get Rid of Rats without Killing Them

If you live in a city like Portland Oregon, chances are you've encountered a rat at some point. Most city people aren't fond of harming furry little animals. So you're definitely not alone in the search for good-quality information on how to get rid of rats without...

Hear Scratching in the Ceiling? – What To Do Next

Hear Scratching in the Ceiling? – What To Do Next

In the early morning (or middle of the night) you awake to hear scratch, scratch, scratch. Or tap, tap, tap. Rodents, squirrels, raccoons & even bats frequently intrude people's homes & attics.Noises in AtticAnimal noises in the attic are often described as...

How To Prevent Rats From Eating Car Wires

How To Prevent Rats From Eating Car Wires

Scrolling for good information on how to prevent rats from eating car wires? You're not alone. Across the nation, rats are chewing car wires and causing hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of repairs. Here's what one Portland rat exterminator recommends you should...

Cleaning Away The Mice (Guest Blog by Grove Pest Control)

Cleaning Away The Mice (Guest Blog by Grove Pest Control)

This guest-post was originally written by our fellow eco-friendly Pest Control operator Erik Johnson of Grove Pest Control out of Calgary Canada. Enjoy! Cleaning is the number one weapon against mice in the house. You can clean the mice right out! Maybe not literally,...

Does Bird Seed Attract Rats? This Research Suggests Yes

Does Bird Seed Attract Rats? This Research Suggests Yes

Out of the corner of your eye, you see a wiggling brown blob on the feeder. Wait, that's not a bird. It's a big fat rat. If you're wondering if the bird seed is attracting rats, and how to stop it, you're not alone. We wondered the same thing, so we compiled data from...

The Best Techniques for Trapping Rats Outside

The Best Techniques for Trapping Rats Outside

Rats are extremely smart. So before you try to trap rats outside, you need the best techniques that don't teach rats to avoid your traps. Luckily, you found the page that has your answers here. Trapping Rats OutdoorsTraps should always be part of a good IPM strategy...

What Scents Will Repel Rats? Using Repellents in IPM for Rats

What Scents Will Repel Rats? Using Repellents in IPM for Rats

Rats are a pain in the butt. And a dangerous pest. Many prefer to simply use some smells that rats hate to repel them for good. Although they’re not a silver bullet, rat repellents can be part of a good Integrated Pest Management strategy for rats, along with sealing...

5 Best Ways to Keep Your Home Naturally Pest Free

5 Best Ways to Keep Your Home Naturally Pest Free

If you’ve ever had to get rats or ants out of the home, you know it can be a nightmare. Don’t let pest control be an afterthought. Follow these 5 simple tips to keep your home naturally pest free. Whether it’s spiders in the basement or a squirrel in the attic,...

What is the Most Humane Way to Kill Rats?

What is the Most Humane Way to Kill Rats?

You'd really hate to kill the rat (rats?) you've been seeing in the garden – or hearing in the walls at night. But you know they are problematic for your home & health. What is the most humane way to kill rats? What other methods work to keep rodents away...

Why Portland Rat Control Can Actually Be Green

Why Portland Rat Control Can Actually Be Green

In Portland rat control is incredibly important. We have a multitude of gardens, aging garages and old homes that are totally vulnerable to city rats. This article describes why ignoring rats might create more problems for the environment later, and what we can do...

Best Rodent Control Means Facing Portland’s Scary Rat Problem

Best Rodent Control Means Facing Portland’s Scary Rat Problem

In Portland, we want the best rodent control. But we also want to be careful with poisons and traps. Read on to learn more about Portland's serious rat problem & get this rat exterminator's pro-tips for smart rodent control. Portland Rat Problem The Portland rat...

Essential Guide on Getting the Best Outdoor Rodent Control

Essential Guide on Getting the Best Outdoor Rodent Control

Seeing a rat in your backyard during the day? Wondering what keeps rats away outside naturally? This article reviews the basics of outdoor rodent control using IPM so you can get back to enjoying your backyard. How to Control Rodents Outdoors NaturallyIn most cases, a...

How To Stop Bird Feeders From Attracting Rats

How To Stop Bird Feeders From Attracting Rats

Humans love feeding birds. Sometimes we find ourselves asking how to keep rats away from bird feeders. Putting out sunflower, millet, and other seeds is certain to attract adorable songbird visitors. Seeds contain perfectly proportioned packets of fats, carbohydrates, protein and nutrients. Nature designed seeds to give the plant everything needed to germinate and survive.

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