SKEDADDLE BLOG

Roof rats are common rodents in Coquitlam. The species also goes by the names of black rats or ship rats, and it gets its name from the tendency to seek shelter in the upper levels of buildings, like attics. To understand how to get rid of rats, you must understand the rat’s characteristics and preferences,… Continue reading

The conventional wisdom is that you need rat removal most often during the winter after the rats have sought shelter from the cold inside your house. This may be true, but it is not necessarily the whole story. Rats are most active during the summer, and during this time, they may find their way inside your… Continue reading

Though humans like to think of themselves as separate from the animal kingdom, we have a lot in common with species we consider to be among the most repulsive. You shouldn’t take this as a personal insult, however. While rats and other rodents are gross and even harmful, they are complex and fascinating creatures with… Continue reading

While the idea of many rats living in a nest may make your skin crawl, if you are dealing with an infestation, it is good to know what you are up against. Like many urban areas, the Vancouver metro area is prone to problems with rats. While Coquitlam is a little less densely populated than… Continue reading