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Rat Pest Profile

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  • Length: 6-8 inches with an even longer tail
  • Color: Brown, gray, black often with a lighter underside.
  • Common Diseases: Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease), Rat Bite Fever, Hantavirus, Trichinosis, Salmonella, Infectious Jaundice (via urine), and occasionally Bubonic Plague (via fleas)
  • Peak Activity: October-February
  • Distribution: All 50 states; primarily urban areas
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Common varieties of rat

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    Norway Rat

    Prefers to nest in lower levels of buildings - basements and crawlspaces

    Eats meats, fish, cereal, livestock feed, and fruits

    Trapping tip: place traps in sets of 2 or 3 and along known Norway rat runways. Recommended traps for indoor/house rats.

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    Roof Rat

    Have very poor eyesight, but a strong sense of smell, taste, and touch

    Enjoys fruits, vegetables, and cereals

    Trapping tip: Consider indoors as well as outdoor locations like piping, fences, and shrubbery. Recommended traps for outdoor rats.

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Jumbo Glue Trays for Larger Pests

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Frequently asked questions about rats and our traps.

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How do your pet & family safe glue rat traps work?

Our patented, scientifically-tested glue formula is used to make the non-toxic rat traps the pros trust. No moving parts means nothing to accidentally catch fingers and paws in. Setting them is simple - unbox, separate if using trays, remove adhesive cover if using boards, and place every 6 feet along the perimeter of the room you are looking to protect. Avoid placing in corners. You can shop all of our pet & family safe glue rat traps here.

Do your instant-kill snap rat traps work well?

Yes they do. Our modern take on the classic wooden snap rat trap is safer and more durable while delivering the same swift ending to your rodent problems. You can shop our instant-kill snap rat traps here.

What is the best rat trap?

Catchmaster makes the best rat trap on the market. Our glue formula is the stuff of legends and we even offer a complete satisfaction guarantee. Our glue boards and glue traps are easy to deploy, safe around pets & people, and more importantly, they work. In fact, they work so well that they are the glue traps the pros trust. We most often recommend our Rat, Mouse, Snake & Insect Glue Trays and Jumbo Size Glue Trays for Larger Pests to deal with rat problems.

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