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Do Rats Bite and Transmit Disease?
Do Rats Bite and Transmit Disease? There aren’t any recorded cases of transmission of rabies from a rats bite, but it’s still better to be cautious than sorry. Rats have sharp teeth that can inflict agonizing bites. Healthy rats normally avoid an encounter with humans and nest in isolated areas. However, when threatened they do…
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13 Fascinating Facts About Rats
13 Fascinating Facts About Rats Rats have a terrible reputation for spreading death and disease. But there are some facts about rats that you probably didn’t know. Rats carry infectious agents that transmit diseases like plague and Leptospirosis. They have known to transmit more than 35 diseases, according to Center of Disease and Control (CDC). Striped mice, Gambian rice,…
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Roles of Rats in the Ecosystem
6 Extraordinary Roles of Rats in the Ecosystem Rats are notorious disease-carrying scavengers. Mankind’s aversion towards these animals is understandable. Since they are responsible for the transmission of various diseases, like leptospirosis, Q fever, viral hemorrhagic fever, etc., many of which are considered lethal. The plagues caused by rats date all the way back to…
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What Attracts Rats in Your House
What Attracts Rats in Houses and How to Prevent Them Rats are not unthinking nomads. A motive compels them to choose a nest, food, and shelter. In most cases, food and shelter are their basic needs, and they take great risks to obtain them. In fact, their survival depends upon them. Many homeowners unknowingly facilitate the entry…
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How to Get Rid of Rats: Step by Step Guide
How to Get Rid of Rats: Step by Step Guide Let’s face it; if we discover that there is a rat nearby, then it is only human nature for us to want to get rid of it. After all, we are only too aware of the potential damage it could cause to different parts of…
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The Life Cycle of A Rat, Habits & Its Diet
The Life Cycle of A Rat, Habits & Its Diet To get rid of rats it can be easier by understanding more about the way they live. There are several different species of rats, but they generally follow the same pattern with some slight differences worth mentioning. However, in this instance, the focus is going to be…
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Types of Rats and What They Look Like
Types of Rats and What They Look Like There are substantial numbers of rats across the country, so there is a pretty good chance that you will encounter one at some point in your life. When it comes to things classified as being a pest, is there anything that is capable of drawing such an extreme…