Posts in Category: Mice & Rats

When you see a rodent in your home, you might not immediately know if it is a mouse or a rat or what to do about rodents in your home. Today we're going to talk about how these two critters can be hard to tell apart, and why it is important to tell them apart.

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There are two rat species that are common pests in Pittsburgh. One is called the common rat and the other is called a house rat. Do you know which is a Norway rat?

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You probably know what a house mouse is. Most people do. If you haven't seen one up close and personal, you're sure to have seen one in a movie or television show. And you probably know lots of things about mice, such as the fact that cheese is their favorite food or that they live in a little…

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During the winter, mice in Pittsburgh have lots of reasons to want to be inside your home—they just don't know it. They don't have a sixth sense that tells them that your home has a maze of passages to play in, lots of soft stuff to make nests with, or that there is an abundance of food. All…

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You probably know what a rat is. There are few people who do not. But do you know what Norway rat is? If you live in Pittsburgh, you should. Norway rats in Pittsburgh are common pests that can become a serious problem. They can carry fleas into your yard and into your home. They spread harmful…

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