Rodents
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What Do Rat Holes and Burrows Look Like?
A smooth 2-to-4-inch opening near a foundation or sheltered area may be a rat burrow, but size alone is not proof. Use…
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How to Clean Up Rat Droppings and Other Rodent Waste Safely
Do not sweep or vacuum suspected rat droppings. Use this wet-cleaning method for small, accessible areas and recognize when the contamination is…
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How Do Rats Get in the House? Entry Points to Inspect
Inspect doors, foundations, vents, utility openings, attached structures, and roofline defects to find possible rat entry points without trapping animals inside.
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Rats in the Walls or Attic: What to Check First
Map the noise, inspect accessible areas for several matching rodent signs, and know when activity inside walls or an attic requires professional…
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Rat Droppings vs Mouse Droppings: What Can You Actually Tell?
Mouse droppings are usually smaller and narrower than rat droppings, but size, shape, and location provide clues rather than proof. Learn what…
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How to Get Rid of Rats Outside Without Bringing Them Closer to Your House
The best way to get rid of rats outside without drawing activity toward your house is to protect the building first, then…
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How to Tell If You Have Rats in Your House
The strongest signs of rats in your house are repeated droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks, nighttime noises, and food damage along…
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What Do Mouse Droppings Look Like? How to Identify Them
Mouse droppings are usually small, dark pellets about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long. They often resemble grains of rice with one or…
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How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House
The most reliable way to get rid of mice is to combine trapping with food control and entry-point sealing. Start by placing…
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How to Get Rid of Rats in the House
To get rid of rats in the house, remove accessible food and water, place rat-sized snap traps along active travel routes, and…