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Rat Habits

Posted on January 11, 2021
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Overall, rats live to forage and mate. Most rats are nocturnal, though the brown rat is often a wake day or night. Rats usually stick together in groups called packs. New packs are formed when a male and female go off on their own and nest in an area that doesn’t already contain a pack. Brown... more
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How to Find Bed Bugs

Posted on January 8, 2021
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If you have a bed bug infestation, it is best to find it early, before the infestation becomes established or spreads. Treating a minor infestation, while an inconvenience, is far less costly and easier than treating the same infestation after it becomes more widespread. However, low-level... more
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Rat Habitat

Posted on January 7, 2021
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Rats are found all over the world. For example, the rice-field rat is found in Southeast Asia, the Australian swamp rat is found in Eastern Australia, and the Norway rat, also called brown rats, is found on every continent of the world except Antarctica, according to the Animal Diversity Web at the... more
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Living with Cockroaches

Posted on January 5, 2021
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Cockroaches have become well adapted to living with and near humans, and their hardiness is legendary. In light of these facts, cockroach control may become a homeowner’s most difficult task because of the time and special knowledge it often involves. The cockroach is considered an allergen... more
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The Size of Rats

Posted on January 4, 2021
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According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) there are more than 60 species of rat, which means they come in all sizes. They are typically 5 inches (12 centimeters), or longer, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. The largest species is the Bosavi woolly rat, which was... more
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Where did rats come from originally?

Posted on January 1, 2021
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Rats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the world. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, but other rodent genera are also referred to as rats and share many of the same characteristics. Rats differentiate from mice by being... more
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Happy New Year 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021
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Happy New Year from all of us at A1... more
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Bed Bugs History: Information on These Annoying Pests

Posted on December 31, 2020
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Bed bugs likely received their common name from their habit of feeding on humans while they sleep in their beds. Bed bugs have also been called "red coates," "mahogany flats," and "wall-lice." The history of bed bugs dates back to ancient Egypt. That’s right — bed bugs have been a household... more
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Cockroaches and Rodents

Posted on December 29, 2020
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Cockroaches and mice often coexist in the same dwelling. Both cockroaches and mice are nocturnal and live in dark, hidden locations. Cockroaches eat mouse feces and mice, in turn, may eat cockroaches. Cockroaches eat mouse baits (pellets, blocks) without adverse results. If you are using bait to... more
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Recognizing Mouse Infestations

Posted on December 28, 2020
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Droppings, fresh gnawing and tracks indicate areas where mice are active. Mouse nests, made from fine shredded paper or other fibrous material, are often found in sheltered locations. House mice have a characteristic musky odor that identifies their presence. Mice are occasionally seen during... more
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