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28 Common Types of Rodents In and Around Your Home

  Here's a detailed list of all the different types of rodents you can find in and around your home. Some are more common than others. Photo examples included. Rodents are mammals that are characterized by a single pair of front teeth that keep growing throughout their lifetime. They make up 40% of all mammal species. They can be found in large numbers in six continents excluding Antarctica. Due to their survival instincts that allow them to survive in the wild and in human-made environments, they are considered as the most diversified mammalian species out there. They are also characterized by their affinity to burrow and dig in the ground to make homes for themselves or search for food sources. They usually have small bodies and long tails. Most rodents survive on a diet of plant material like nuts or fruits, or seeds, but some can have varied diets such as a predisposition towards meat and dairy products. Why feature the different types of rodents on a home and garden site? Beca...

Are DIY Rat Pest Control Worth It?

  The answer is NO, and here is why in the current infestation of   rodents   and   rats  in Canberra, you will have a hard time keeping up the supply of over the counter remedies. RAT TRAPS With the rodent numbers, the traps are slow and time-consuming trying to entice the rodents to take the bait, and even if you do trap them we still get called out as the rodents are still alive in the trap and the property owner does not know what to do with the trapped distressed rat who is struggling to getaway. BAITING – DOES IT WORK? Yes baiting does work in certain cases but with the explosion of rodents, it is not strong enough to deal with the problem. You will also find that MANY rodent baits kill birds and poison pets as it has an ingredient to attract not only rats but our pets and wildlife! A1 PEST CONTROL CANBERRA  is licensed to use chemical treatments that are safe to use around pets and wild life, quick acting and 100% effective! We put down baits in the ...