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What Eats Rats in Texas?
Owls, hawks, snakes, foxes, bobcats and cats all eat rats, and DFW has each of them. See which predators matter most and why they can't keep rats in check.
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Do Rats Carry Rabies?
Rats almost never carry rabies, and no US rabies death has come from a rodent. In Texas, the bigger rat risk is flea-borne typhus. See what a bite means.
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How to Keep Mice Out of Your Car
Park in a closed garage, keep food out and wrap exposed wires in rodent tape to keep mice out of your car. See the spots where they nest and what to check.
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Types of Rodents in Texas
Texas has 71 kinds of rodents, yet only rats and house mice live indoors. Meet the ones outside DFW homes, from nutria to gophers, and who handles each.
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Types of Mice in Texas
Texas has five mice you may meet around DFW homes, but only the house mouse lives indoors year-round. See how to tell field mice from house mice.
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Types of Rats in Texas
Two rats get into Texas homes, Norway rats that stay low and roof rats that climb. Two native wild rats live nearby. See how to tell all four apart.
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How to Get Rid of Rats in Your Yard for Good
Get rid of rats in your yard by removing the food, water and cover that hold them, then trapping. See the 7 yard features that keep rats close.
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Are Raccoons Rodents?
No, raccoons aren't rodents. They belong to the same order as bears and weasels. See the 6 quick checks that tell them apart and why both raid DFW yards.
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How Big Can Rats Get? Sizes and the Biggest Rat
DFW rats grow to about 18 inches with the tail and top out near a pound. The world's biggest reach nearly 3 feet. See what that cat-size rat really was.
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What Does Rat Poop Look Like? Rat vs Mouse
Rat poop is dark, 1/2 to 3/4 inch long and several times bigger than mouse poop. See how to tell 6 look-alike droppings apart and clean up the right way.
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How to Tell How Many Rats Are in Your House
Signs can't count rats exactly, but they give a range, and a typical rat family runs about 10. See which signs mean one rat and which mean a whole group.
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