What Noises Does a Rat Make?
It's no surprise that rats make many different noises. These sounds are typically associated with their lifestyle activities, but they also emit noises in response to different stimuli like fear...
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How To Set a Rat Trap
No one wants to discover rats on their property. Left unchecked, a few rats can quickly turn into an infestation. Rats are destructive to property and can carry and transmit...
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What Does a Rat Look Like?
Before you embark on rodent control, you'll need to know what you’re dealing with. It’s usually possible to tell the difference between mice and rats by their droppings and other...
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How Do Chickens Establish a Pecking Order?
Many social species that live in groups establish a hierarchy, and for chickens, this is the pecking order. It's a great name if you've ever seen a group of freshly...
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Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs?
Chickens stop laying for many different reasons, which can be frustrating for the keeper trying to work out why. Some causes of a drop or complete cessation in egg production...
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Can Chickens Fly?
One of the defining factors of birds is their wings and, thus, their ability to fly. But despite that, there are many birds across the world who cannot fly. For...
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Do Cats Kill Rats?
Although commonly depicted as being the ultimate pet for pest control management (looking at you, Tom & Jerry!), cats might not be the excellent rat-catchers we make them out to...
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How To Get Rid of Cluster Flies
No insect infestation is desirable, but cluster flies can be particularly annoying. They often travel in swarms and gather in windows or the cavities of your walls. They're deeply unsightly...
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When Do Hornets Come Out in the UK?
Hornets are part of the wasp family, known as a 'social wasp.' Although much larger than wasps, they are a pollinator, so they should mostly be left alone and even...
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How Long Do Chickens Live?
You’d think the life expectancy of a chicken was pretty simple. After all, chickens on a poultry farm live a sheltered and routine life away from natural predators and with...
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How Long Do Wasps Live?
Wasps are annoying and a right pest to deal with. They can feel like a constant presence, producing loads of anxiety for anyone they get close to. When these swarmy...
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How Do Wasps Make Their Nest?
While wasps might not make honey, they are still an incredibly precious and valuable resource in keeping the ecosystem balanced. In fact, despite feeling like a nuisance at times, if...
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How To Dispose of a Fly Trap
Fly traps are an excellent tool for anyone wanting to eliminate pesky flies from their house, garden, or farm. However, knowing how to dispose of a fly trap and when is crucial...
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