Bandicoot rat, any of five Asiatic species of rodents closely associated with human populations. The greater bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica) is the largest, weighing 0.5 to 1 kg (1.1 to 2.2 pounds). The shaggy, blackish brown body is 19 to 33 …

The greater bandicoot rat or Indian bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It can grow to about 30–45 cm without including the tail which can grow to 28 cm.

Jul 14, 2009 · I have tried putting an ad for a "mean, rat killing goose" on Craigsist but got no replies. I am just wondering if your geese are good rat/mouse control? Since i am too worried about using poison or traps i have been thinking of getting a goose to control the problem.

Dec 26, 2014 · Geese will eat baby rats but are unlikely to go for an adult rat. The traps I use for rats are Tom Cat enclosed bait stations - the rat eats the poison and goes back to its hole to die (eventually). Since rats usually come out at night you will need to …

11. Rats. Rats eat not only goslings but the unhatched eggs too. Unfortunately, since rats can see in the dark they have a massive advantage over geese, which are diurnal and can only see during the day. Although geese can be vicious and can usually defend themselves, rats are able to use the cover of darkness to snatch the babies undetected.

Feb 8, 2023 · Geese are effective at keeping rats away because they will eat the rats. Geese are also territorial and will chase away any animals that come near their territory, including rats. If you live in an area with a lot of geese, you may have noticed that there seem to be fewer rats around.

May 24, 2024 · Geese are natural predators of rats and can be used as a rat deterrent. Using geese for rat control is beneficial as it is an eco-friendly and sustainable solution. Research has shown that geese are effective in controlling rat populations.

Oct 16, 2019 · Many geese may instinctively avoid toxic plants or avoid them because many are bitter to the taste. However, some toxins are highly dangerous even in small amounts, and others that are quite palatable.

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