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Yucky Things: Rats and Mice
The cold weather is bearing down on Michigan. And with the change in the temperatures comes the change in the pests we have to put up with in and around the home... rodents are going to try to make their way into nice, warm homes all over Michigan (and all the other cold states).
I HATE rats and mice.They are one of the very few downsides to my inspection work (and to the life of any homeowner who has to deal with them). But they can be evicted from the house, and with the application of a little knowledge, might not even pay a visit.
 
Rats
Rats are a typical problem in many cities, and the Metro Detroit area is no exception. Yuck. Even worse, they seem perfectly designed to thrive in a city.
The two kinds we have here in Michigan are the Roof Rat (also known as the brown rat), and the more famous Norway Rat (or brown rat). Both kinds of rats have bodies which helps them blend in with the city surroundings, and an incredible ability to squeeze through small cracks. In fact, they only need a half-inch crack in a wall or other type of ... more

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