How Do Different Species of Rats Adapt to Various Environments
The Pacific Northwest is home to several species of rats, each exhibiting unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in diverse environments ranging from urban...
How Rodents Impact Public Health in Seattle Neighborhoods
It is no secret that Seattle and its surrounding area have a problem with rodents. Rats have found Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and its...
How Seattle’s Climate Affects Rodent Populations Year-Round
Seattle is home to more than its fair share of rats. It has become a breeding ground for all sorts of rodents. Rats love to...
Rats and Their Sense of Smell
While home and business owners might not find much to love about rats - the beady-eyed rodents that gnaw, spread disease, and invade our dwellings...
Unusual Rat Facts & Unique Rat Behaviors
The greater Seattle area has a lot to offer, from the views of the water to the mild summers. Unfortunately, these conditions make it an...
Are Rats Spreading the Bird Flu Virus?
A recent finding in Riverside County indicates that rats may indeed be playing a role in spreading the bird flu virus. In late January 2025,...
How Does Cascade Handle a Rodent Infestation?
While no one ever wants to play host to mice and rats, they live among those of us who reside in the Seattle region. So,...
When to Call an Exterminator for Mice & Rats?
Eeek! No one wants to see a mouse or rat scurry across the floor, but unfortunately, it is an all too common site for business...
Rat Superhighways: Navigating Cities & Spreading Disease
As long as humans have graced these shores, so have the rats. They have thrived in our trash and survived in our homes. Rats seem...
How to Keep Rats from Infesting Your Urban Chicken Coop
Increasingly, city-dwellers in the Pacific Northwest are embracing the backyard chicken coop. And why not? Chickens can be maintained in a relatively small space and...
Seriously, Can Rats Get In Your Toilet?
Yes, dear reader, rats can get in your toilet. But thankfully it isn’t very common. That being said if you have a basement toilet or...
Why Do Rodents Come Inside Your Home?
The where and why of a rodent infestation are closely linked. Where you find a twitchy nose also reveals why they are there. Found a...
