Wood Rats Wildlife Master Gardener Diagnostic
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Wood Rats
Wood Rats are also known as pack rats and trade rats.
Ratproofing buildings is very effective. Snap traps and live
traps can be used. There is no effective repellent. Shooting
has only limited value.
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Designed by David Goforth on October 31, 2000