Ratology

10/17/2026

Rat control isn't just about putting out a product and hoping for the best. At Ratology, we take a more complete approach.

🐀 The right tools — including Evolve Soft Bait, a contraceptive rodent control product.

🔎 Understanding rat behavior — knowing where rats travel, what attracts them, and how they interact with their environment matters.

📚 Education — to understand what's happening and make better decisions about controlling rodent populations.

🏡 Practical strategies — successful rodent control often means addressing the conditions that allow rats to thrive in the first place.

The goal isn't simply to get rid of the rats you see. It's to understand the problem, address it strategically, and help you stay ahead of it.

Ratology combines rodent control with the knowledge to do it smarter. Have a rodent problem? Let's talk.

10/15/2026

Rats don't always make a decision on the first try.

A rat may investigate something, move away, and come back later. It may also change its behavior after encountering something unfamiliar or after seeing another rat have a bad experience.

That's why monitoring rodent activity over time matters. A single visit, an untouched station, or a quiet night doesn't necessarily tell the whole story.

At Ratology, we're paying attention to the behavior behind the evidence because understanding what rats are doing can help us make better decisions about how to control them.

If you have a rodent problem and could use some advice, reach out at www.ratology.com.

🐀 Sometimes, the clues are in what happens next.

10/13/2026

Traditional rodent control often focuses on removing individual rats. Evolve Soft Bait takes a different approach by targeting reproduction.

Rats consume the bait, and its active ingredient is designed to restrict fertility in both male and female rats. With continued use, population pressure can decrease over time.

Take a look at the graphic to see how the process works, from placement to population reduction.

Have questions about whether Evolve could be part of a rodent-control program for your property? Reach out to Ratology. We're happy to talk rats.

10/13/2026

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This is a great read about Mange and how it came about along with Rodenticide usage

I did not know this! 😳 Did you know sarcoptic mange was *intentionally introduced* by humans in Texas (late 1800s) and Montana (early 1900s) as part of government-sponsored efforts to eradicate wolves and coyotes?❓!!!!!

Historical records trace the spread of this devastating disease to at least two human-led efforts to eliminate wild carnivores.

In Texas, a sheep rancher named Mr. Campbell introduced mange “as a plan to rid the state of noxious wild animals.” (The Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 1893)

In Montana, state veterinarian Dr. Knowles infected wolves and coyotes as part of a government-backed extermination campaign. The program ended in 1916, but the disease persisted. (Journal of Wildlife Diseases)

The methods were brutal: trapping wild animals, pulling pups from dens, inoculating them with mange and distemper, even penning infected dogs with healthy carnivores to spread disease. It wasn’t just unethical, it was ecologically disastrous.

Today, mange still harms wildlife, and humans are still contributing. 🐀 Rodenticides (rat poison) weaken animals’ immune systems, making coyotes, foxes, and bobcats more vulnerable. These toxins also cause deadly secondary poisoning in birds of prey 🦉 and other predators.

While more people now recognize wild carnivores for their intrinsic worth and ecological importance, outdated policies still linger, echoes of a past rooted in fear, not science or compassion. History reminds us to choose science-based, compassionate coexistence and reject practices that continue to harm wildlife and the ecosystems they support.

🐾 How you can help:
✔ Avoid rodenticides
✔ Use humane alternatives (no glue traps!)
✔ Seal entry points and secure attractants
✔ Support natural rodent control by welcoming wild carnivores

🐾 If you see an animal with mange:
Contact your local wildlife rehabilitator before approaching. Search “[Your state] wildlife rehabilitator list” or visit: https://ahnow.org

📷 Karin Saucedo, |

10/12/2026

Some explorers crossed oceans. Others cross your attic, crawlspace, garage and chicken coop looking for their next food source.

If you happen to discover some unexpected visitors around your home or farm… well, that's an expedition Ratology would love to help you end. 😉

Reach out for more information! www.ratology.com

10/08/2026

What if rat control didn't have to be about just killing rats? There's another approach.

Evolve Rat is a soft bait designed to reduce fertility in rats. Its active ingredient, cottonseed oil, interferes with the reproductive systems of both male and female rats.

That means instead of simply removing the rats you see, Evolve takes a different approach: reducing the number of new rats being added to the population.

And because Evolve doesn't cause illness in rats, it doesn't create the behavioral changes or bait aversion associated with illness. Continued consumption is an important part of how the product works.

It's one more tool that can be incorporated into an Integrated Pest Management approach—especially when the goal is long-term population reduction rather than simply dealing with the rats that are visible today.

Have questions about Evolve or whether it could be appropriate for your property? Give Ratology a call, we're happy to talk through your options.

10/07/2026

When the rat hunters go to work…

You've heard us talk about rats, traps, bait and prevention, but sometimes the best way to understand just how good rats are at hiding is to watch a rat hunt in action.

Rat terriers have a pretty impressive talent for finding what humans can't see. And when these guys go to work, the rats don't have many places left to hide! 😆

Want to see them in action? Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19YJ6Q2QVz/ and contact us to discuss your rodent issues at www.ratology.com

10/06/2026

What would earn your property five stars from a rat?

🍽️ Plenty of food
💧 A reliable water source
🏠 Warm, protected places to nest
🚫 Not much human interference

A property might have any of the above, and sometimes it's several working together to keep from moving on to another location.

That’s why at Ratology, we look beyond just eliminating rats to understand what’s making your property a five-star destination in the first place.

Contact us to learn more about our services: www.ratology.com

10/01/2026

Turns out, we're not the only ones who appreciate the smell of a fresh cup of coffee.

Rats have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell, and interestingly, research has found that rats showed a preference for the odor of coffee among several food-related smells tested.

So while we're enjoying our morning cup, somewhere nearby a rat may be thinking…“Mmm… coffee.” 😂

That impressive nose is just one of the things that makes rats so interesting. Understanding the rest of their behavior is pretty important, too, especially when you're trying to control them.

☕ Enjoy your morning 'o joe and keep an eye out for any unwanted morning visitors.