Increase in Rat Infestations in During Pandemic Likely Has Multiple Causes
The cause of the increased rat activity is likely due to two major factors: the corona virus pandemic and one specific abandoned property. Causes of Rat Infestations At the start of the year, events leading up to the corona virus pandemic began to unfold. By March 2020, students were learning from their kitchen counters, some businesses required employees to work from home, and restaurants either closed or offered pick-up only. Restaurants closing their dining rooms or shutting down completely meant less discarded food accumulating in trashcans on sidewalks, liter debris, and garbage in dumpsters. This has left rats feeling hungry and on the search for alternative sources of food. Desperate ...
How to Get Rid of Mice — And Keep Them Away
What do mouse droppings look like? Mouse droppings resemble dark grains of rice, about a quarter inch long. Rat droppings look a little wider and longer — about half an inch in length. Trails of little poop pellets are certainly a major sign that you have mice, but the best evidence might not always be scattered along your countertops. Another tip off could be boxes in your pantry have been chewed through. “You may see debris on your shelf or gnaw marks on boxes or bags of food,” says Mannes. If you see one mouse, does that mean there’s more? Sorry to break the news: If you see one mouse, ...