Rodent Guides for Beaverton Homeowners
Plain advice for west side houses and yards, drawn from OSU Extension, county health guidance and what comes up on the phone.
Why Rats and Mice Move In When the Rains Come Back
The fall shift indoors, and a checklist to get ahead of it.
Rats in the Crawl Space: What to Check and What to Expect
How rats use crawl spaces, the signs, and how to look safely.
Blackberry Thickets, English Ivy and Rats
Why the two plants that take over Oregon yards make good rat cover, and how to cut them back.
Backyard Chickens, Compost Bins and Rats
How to keep feed, coops and compost from feeding rats, using OSU Extension advice.
Deer Mice, Hantavirus and Cleaning Up Safely
Why mouse droppings in sheds, garages and cabins need wet cleanup, from public health guidance.