Critical to the life of the rat. It plays a major role in thermogenesis during exposure to cold and has the ability to modify the effects of various chemical agents upon the body.

Diseases Bubonic plague: high rat populations increases risk of outbreaks. Leptospirosis: spreads through water and food contaminated with infected rat urine. Salmonellosis: transmitted when …

If your rat delves into truly aggressive behavior, please ask to see our Biting document for tips on how to better understand your rat and help you both work through it!

Dog waste containes Vitamin K, when rats eat Vitamin K it makes them immune to rat poison. Remove old furniture, vehicles, and appliances from your property. Items such as these give …

Rats and mice are so closely linked to humans that they are called “domestic rodents”. Man supplies their three basic needs: food, shelter, and water. This pamphlet is designed to give …

Name all the different structures the food passes through from the moment a rat takes a bite, to the moment it poops! Choose one person to explain it to the class.

Identification: The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a stocky burrowing rodent, unintentionally introduced to North America by settlers who arrived on ships from Europe.