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- Five Simple Steps to Rid Your Home of RodentsIf you ever had a problem with rodents in and around your home this article will be as valuable as gold to you.
Mice and Rats: Fall’s Unwelcome HouseguestsCooler weather means that mice and rats will begin to seek entrance into homes for food, water and shelter from the cold. Eliminate rodent problems or prevent them in the first place with some simple practices around the home and yard.
Enrichment Options for Pet RodentsWays to entertain your pet rodent.- Unusual Capybara Not Native to California WatersCapybaras are the world's largest rodents.
The Research on a Rodent that Never Gets CancerThe Naked Mole Rat appears to have anti aging and anti cancer abilities. The rodent lives roughly seven times the average lifespan of most rodents. Researchers are studying their unique capabilities to see if there will be benefit to humans.- Spring Cleaning Can Make You SickHantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a virus contracted when humans inhale airborne particles from roddent droppings, urine or saliva. Here are tips on how to avoid being infected and proper cleaning.
- 5 Ways to Deal with a Bug (or Rodent) Infestation in Your HomeA small percentage of homes fall victim to rodent and bug infestations at one point or another. Termites, rats, bed bugs, and fleas are just a few of the common types of infestations. Here are a few ways to deal with an infestation.
- Natural Methods to Repel Rodents from the HomeIf you have pets you may want a natural alternatives to removing or repelling rodents from your home. For me, poison is not an option as the rodent can spread it throughout your home. Here are some highly effective alternative options:
- Rid the Home of Rodents: Traps or Poison?Knowing where and when to put traps and poison out is half the battle in preventing a rodent infestation.
Rodent Training Secrets RevealedRodents are highly intelligent and easy to train. With these professional training tips, you can amaze friends and family and even put on performances at schools or other venues.
Snake Snacks: To Breed or Not to Breed?At some point most snake keepers will wonder if it would be more efficient to breed their own rodent supply. Do you have the time, money and knowledge to successfully start?
Snake Food: Fish vs. RodentsFor people who don't want to feed snakes rodents, fish is a great alternative.- How to Switch from Live Prey to Frozen RodentsIt can be quite a chore switching your pet reptile from live rodents to frozen rodents. Follow these tips to do the transition.
Mice and Rats - Five Things to Know About These RodentsThe little white pet rat in the cage may be cute, but when it's gray colored rodent cousin scurries across the kitchen floor it's an entirely different story. Here are five things to know about mice and rats.
Rodents Use Food Smells Combined with Breath Odor to Signal OthersThis article discusses new results from Maryland that indicates mice can point other rodents towards good meals.- Pygmy Jerboa: The Smallest Rodent in the WorldWhat is a pygmy Jerboa and why are they so popular on the Internet right now.
- When Snakes Control the Rodent PopulationRats and rodents strike fear in the hearts of many people; they are quick to reproduce and easily hide in homes, cottages and fields. Snakes are the largest and most effective natural method of population control for rodents.
How to Protect Your Raised Bed Gardens from Burrowing RodentsIt's takes some work, but it's worth the effort.- How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Camping GearGuide to keeping unwanted critters out of stored gear.
How to Take Care of Orphaned RodentsRodents are easy to breed and raise, but every now and then the mother dies, or refuses to take care of her young and the situation requires human intervention to care for the newborn litter.- How to Keep Your Pet Rodent Warm During the Winter: A GuideAre you worried that when winter rolls around you will not be prepared to provide a warm and comfy environment for your pet hamster, gerbil or rat? Read this article for a guide on how to keep your pet rodent warm during the colder months of the year.
- How to Keep Your Pet Rodent Cool During the Summer: A GuideDid you know that your pet gerbil, hamster or rat has a very high chance of heat stroke during the summer months? It is imperative that you take a few steps to provide coolness and comfort for your pet rodent during the hotter times of the year.
- Bedding for Your Rodent: Pine, Cedar? NO! Carefresh? YES!Want to learn what kind of bedding is the best for your pet rodent? Read this article.
Summer Care for Your Hamster, Mouse, Guinea Pig or GerbilHere is the latest information on keeping up with your rodent in the summertime. Most of it is relevant to winter, but there are a few things you should consider.- Rodent Ulcers in Cats:A rodent ulcer (also known as an indolent ulcer or Eosinophilic ulcer) is not an entirely uncommon phenomenon in the feline world. Nor is it as ugly or awful as it sounds.
Protect Children from Nontraditional Pet DiseasesKids under five should not be allowed to handle nontraditional pets like: lizards, turtles, hedgehogs, ferrets, and even hamsters.
People with the Strangest Pets!A couple in rural Texas are raising a Capybara - otherwise known as a large rodent! Some people are just plain weird!- Hantavirus Pulmonary SyndromeThe Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is not only infectious, but poses many health threats as well.
- Hantavirus Pulmonary SyndromeHantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is an infectious disease. My article gets into details.
- DIY Rodent ControlRodent infestation can be not only unhygienic but costly as well. An exterminator can be very expensive. Luckily, there are a variety of DIY pest control solutions on the market today.
- Product Review: Van Ness Hamster BallA great way to exercise small rodents for a low price, Van Ness hamster balls are an excellent value for the small animal owner.
- Rabies, Lyme Disease and Anaphylactic Reactions: Can You Avoid Them?This article is about the problems that can occur from snakes, insects and rodents.
- Pokémon Series 1: Rodent PokémonThis is a guide to rodent pokémon, as well as an example team of them.
- Cheap Momma Has Rodent IssuesCheap Momma talks about rodents.
Airborne Rodents Are TerrifyingWhen humans and rodents intersect, the result is usually not pretty.- Viral Hemorrhagic FeverAll the general information on Viral Hemorrhagic Fever you may need.
- Rodents Bite 6 - Week Old in Pike County OhioSheriff's deputies were called to a home on Red Bridge Road, near the town of Idaho in Pike county Ohio. Deputies found a 6 week old infant with what appeared to be multiple bite marks.
- Go Green Rodents: Natural Pet Food for Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rabbits, Gerbils, Mice and RatsSupplementing your pet rodent's diet with all natural food.
- Keeping Rodents Out of Your HouseSmall rodents can be a hassle to get rid of. By preventing them from entering, you save yourself a lot of time and energy. Here are a few tips to keep your house rodent free.
Texas Peanut Corporation of America Plant Shut Down Because of Dead Rodents, FilthThe Peanut Corporation of America, the company whose peanut butter product has been linked to the current salmonella outbreak, is under fire again. Health officials in Texas ordered another Peanut Corporation of America plant in Plainview, to shut down.
