Rats have a nasty bite that can lead to a skin infection or to other diseases, like rat-bite fever. Learn what to watch out for in the case of a bite. Rats have a nasty bite that can lead to a skin infection or to other diseases, like rat-bite fever. read more
Despite common belief, no rodent bites in North America have ever resulted in the transmission of rabies. However, a person bitten by a rat should seek a medical professional. Signs and Symptoms The common symptoms of a rat bite are pain, redness, swelling around the bite and, if secondary infection occurs, a weeping, pus-filled wound. read more
Finally, you should set out traps or poison or both. If you have pets or young children, you should consider a bait station for your poison. A bait station is a special kind of trap that you can put poison into. The rats can access it but children and small pets cannot. read more