Rats

Do Rats Have Fleas

Do Rats Have Fleas?

We are all aware of those little parasites that can sometimes be hidden under the fur of our loving cats and dogs. But the question is: Do also rats carry fleas on their skin? And the answer is yes, rats are very likely to transmit fleas, therefore having a rat infestation around your property can…

Do Rats Leave On Their Own or Should I Call An Exterminator?

Do Rats Leave On Their Own or Should I Call An Exterminator?

Rats invade relentlessly our dwellings, restaurants and business environments on a worldwide level. They are just looking for a source of food and water and a warm shelter to exist. Considering the fact that our properties can cover all their basic necessities, they not only leave on their own, but they actually choose to establish…

Do Rats Live Underground? 

Do Rats Live Underground? 

Rats have been around from way back and they are known for causing damages to our properties and transmitting multiple fatal diseases. In the course of a pandemic, where rat invasions increase at an exponential level, it is very important to be knowledgeable of their main preference on shelters. Rats are excellent climbers, jumpers and…

Do Rats Nest Inside Homes?

Do Rats Create Nests In Homes?

Winter is coming and the extreme weather conditions in Ontario force these puzzling little creatures to find alternative survival plans. All they dream is a warm, cozy shelter and a bountiful source of food and water. That being said, our premises seems to be the most ideal environment for a rat population to settle and…

How COVID - 19 Affects Rat Behaviour

How COVID – 19 Affects Rat Behaviour

Rat infestations are a regular issue that residents of the Greater Toronto area have to deal with at some point. But how does actually the pandemic times of COVID-19 affect the behaviour of rats and hence impacts our human health? Our experts at Rat Exterminator Toronto claim that the rat-related calls have exponentially increased during…

How Do I Know I Have Rats Just By Sound

How Do I Know I Have Rats Just By Sound

Rats are nocturnal animals, which means that you will rarely encounter them during the day. Therefore, if you have been listening to mysterious noises at night, usually behind your walls and you have been noticing a bizarre behaviour in your pet, you should consider the fact that this might be a possible sign of a…

pet rats at risk transmitted Seoul Virus to pet owners

Pet Owners at risk from Seoul Virus from pet rats

Researchers at Charité – Universitätsmedizin in Berlin have confirmed and have published their findings in “Emerging Infectious Diseases”. The finding is about the first animal-to-human transmission of a species of virus known as “Seoul Virus”. According to the institute, this may alter the course in how we handle both domestic and wild rats since traces…

How Do You Know If You Have A Rat Infestation?

How Do You Know If You Have A Rat Infestation?

Rats are kept as pets in some regions of the world and are a joy to have, but having a rat infestation that gets multiplied every second under and inside your property, can be really terrifying. The weather and several construction projects around the Toronto area have increased rat activity immensely and so have the…

How Rats Can Affect The Restaurant Business ?

How Rats Can Affect The Restaurant Business ?

A rat infestation has to be a restaurant owner’s worst nightmare. Restaurants are full of food, water, and goods, and so that is exactly what rats are craving. Therefore, pretty much every restaurant business in the Greater Toronto Area will get infested by rats at some point and every business owner needs to learn how…

How To Deal With Rat Holes Near Foundation

How To Deal With Rat Holes Near Foundation

Rats are intelligent little creatures with strong teeth and dexterous paws. They are also great jumpers, swimmers and climbers and they wander around areas with food supplies at night. Rats are specifically attracted to narrow and dark pathways, and therefore excavate burrows in our gardens and holes near our building’s foundation. They are also vectors…