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And in some ways, rats are better suited for living in cities than people. They can climb brick walls, "tightrope walk" over telephone cables, and their incisors grow 14 inches a year. Which lets them gnaw into anything — including everywhere you don't want them.
Foam-backed polycarbonate roof sheets are lightweight and durable. They are installed in industrial buildings, like warehouses, because of their...
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Experts agree that the best temperature to pour concrete is between 50-60 °F. The necessary chemical reactions that set and strengthen concrete...
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Cities across the US are getting more infested with rats. As hard as we try to get rid of the pests, they always seem to find a way back. In many ways, rats are better suited for living in cities than people. They can climb brick walls and "tightrope walk" over telephone cables. Their incisors grow 14 inches a year, which lets them gnaw into anything — including everywhere you don't want them.
The normal spacing for deck joists is 16 inches on center.
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Avoid the temptation to store firewood in a garage, basement, or attic. Whenever wood is stored inside for a long period, insects and rodents are...
Read More »Translate those smarts to the real world and rats easily avoid traps. Trying to poison them won't help much either. Rats are extremely patient when it comes to new foods. They'll taste just a tiny portion at first, wait to see if that food makes them sick and only then, consume the rest if it's safe. This is called "delayed learning" and it's why rats are notoriously difficult to poison. Plus, they can develop resistance to many poisons over time so even outwitting them might not work in the long run. Another major issue is that rats reproduce quickly. A single doe usually has 8-12 pups every 8 weeks! And those babies can have pups of their own after only 5 weeks! So as long as they have access to food, rat populations will rebound from just about any attack. The only attack they can't handle is improved sanitation. And cities are using that to their advantage. In 2017, for example, New York City launched a $32 million war plan against its rats. Eliminate 70% of the rats in its 10 most-infested neighborhoods.
How long should a horse be turned out? This depends on his individual needs and the condition of the turnout area. If the horse has no injury to...
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Gravel is the best shed foundation, especially for portable buildings that come with a wood floor. Concrete is the ideal foundation for a garage or...
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A: Yes, you can build a shed from scratch cheaper than you can buy a flat pack shed. You are basically saving money on the labour costs. The great...
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Although the plumbing vent that terminates in outside air usually runs through the roof, the IRC allows other options—such as running up an outside...
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