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Chi-Town 10-23-2017 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bilcon (Post 1465260)
DINING WITH THE
RATS! I ate dinner at Arnold Palmer last Tuesday on the rear patio with 40 other people. As we were finishing our dinner, a rat come out of the bushes and ran around the tables. Needless to say, most of us freaked out. After trying to shoo it away, two more Rats joined the party. What a great dining experience for $75. I understand rats have to eat too, but pick a less pricey restaurant. When I finally got an audience with the manager the next day, he informed me that they were trying to do everything to get rid of them.....Really? He also said , there are no rats inside. Sooo why have the patio open if you can't control the "critter" population. The manager didn't even say Sorry. Just saying.....
Many restaurants keep a patrol cat on the premises. They are usually shy and were never indoor cats. But they do their job as relentless hunters.

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Rats come in all sizes. I think you can put a saddle on this one.

Matzy 10-23-2017 10:08 AM
Rats are everywhere. Just follow where humans living, eating and putting away un-eaten food. We never saw a rat nearby our home, there are most likely around restaurants - yes I think so-, and they enjoy the more expensive restaurants because of the better food

Henryk 10-23-2017 12:23 PM
When I was a kid I worked in a pet store. One day, Mrs. "Smith" stopped in with her miserable little monster "Johnny." She was shopping for tropical fish. She looked over and snapped, "Johnny! Get away from that rat cage!" to which his instant response was to pull off the cover. Naturally, a half dozen rats went scurrying around the store. "Refined" customers immediately fled. I had to try to catch them. The owner's son Ernie trapped one behind a bookcase. I tried to retrieve it, and the damned thing bit me on the hand. It hurt like hell. Thank goddess it was "domesticated."

rubicon 10-23-2017 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bilcon (Post 1465260)
DINING WITH THE
RATS! I ate dinner at Arnold Palmer last Tuesday on the rear patio with 40 other people. As we were finishing our dinner, a rat come out of the bushes and ran around the tables. Needless to say, most of us freaked out. After trying to shoo it away, two more Rats joined the party. What a great dining experience for $75. I understand rats have to eat too, but pick a less pricey restaurant. When I finally got an audience with the manager the next day, he informed me that they were trying to do everything to get rid of them.....Really? He also said , there are no rats inside. Sooo why have the patio open if you can't control the "critter" population. The manager didn't even say Sorry. Just saying.....
A reporter from Inside Edition or one of those show did a piece on restaurant and went with the New York City city inspector (Manhattan) after hours. they shined a flashlight through windows at a few restaurants and there they were rodents everywhere..

given the enormous access at restaurants I would be surprised that if there were not mice/rats inside. the pivotal issue is which restaurants work diligently to control their pest situation?

CFrance 10-23-2017 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 1465058)
I'm not sure what you consider a "Marsh Rat." Perhaps you can provide some details. Are you referring to a Nutria? They are a non-native species that is not wide spread through Florida.

They can get up to 14 pounds.

Oh, here is some interesting news. A year-old report in an Orlando news magazine reports that Florida is experiencing another invasive species. The Capybara, the largest living rodent in the world, is now living and breeding in Northern Florida.

The Capybara can grow to be between 77 and 146 pounds. Yep. As large as a big dog.

The Fish and Wildlife agency requests that all Capabara sightings be reported to them.

Top photo: Capabara. Bottom photo: Nutria.

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Is this for real or a photoshop job? Why is that thing inside the house?

SFSkol 10-23-2017 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Schaumburger (Post 1465062)
Holy moly . . . 14 lbs. 77-146 pounds. :22yikes: Maybe I should stay in Chicago. Our rats are usually under 10 lbs.
I thought all the Chicago rats were in the witness protection program.

autumnspring 10-23-2017 05:05 PM
They are truly amazing
 
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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1465452)
A reporter from Inside Edition or one of those show did a piece on restaurant and went with the New York City city inspector (Manhattan) after hours. they shined a flashlight through windows at a few restaurants and there they were rodents everywhere..

given the enormous access at restaurants I would be surprised that if there were not mice/rats inside. the pivotal issue is which restaurants work diligently to control their pest situation?
Humanity has been trying to kill mice and rats since-well forever. The devises used are marvels of engineering and yet we still have mice and rats.

A mouse can squeeze through a 1/4 inch hole. They have 6-7 babies every few months.

Today, you hire a company that proudly declares they have some guy with a PHD in rat control. Yet, we still have rats.

graciegirl 10-23-2017 06:53 PM
Palm Rats / Roof Rats | Catseye Pest Control

simpkinp 10-23-2017 07:17 PM
The logical solutions are to buy patrol cats from a local shelter. These cats are former feral cats or non socialized cats. They do not want to deal with humans but will keep your business rodent free. You won’t see them as they shun humans but hunt with zeal. It is a second chance for a cat considered non-adoptable for a family. Hence the history of the bookstore cat. Saved the books from gnawing rodents.

TimeForChange 10-23-2017 07:47 PM
More than likely a palm rat.


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