Jun 5, 2024 · I have done a lot of ditch trapping rats over the years here in Iowa. My best ditches had a foot or two of water. Grassy overhanging banks and no trees for hawks or eagles to set in as they prey on rats. Turtles and mink get a few. If you …

Nov 12, 2023 · A ditch rat is a protected species that tears the hell out of fences, tromps crops, in general makes more work/ expenses for me. For ten magical days (rumored to be 11 )* every November it is legal to kill the things with rifles.

Feb 14, 2025 · Getting rid of rats outside your home is a multi-faceted process that involves inspection, cleaning up, trapping, baiting, repellents, and exclusion methods. If you have a severe rat infestation, file a complaint with your local health department.

Oct 25, 2024 · Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Ditch Rat Trappers ? Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Ditch Rat Trappers ? #8244598 10/25/24 02:37 PM 10/25/24 02:37 PM: Joined: Dec 2008 Eastern Shore of Maryland. HobbieTrapper OP "Chippendale Trapper" HobbieTrapper OP

May 24, 2021 · Dense vegetation is a suitable environment for rats. The vegetation needs to have a ditch that’s 30 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Fill the ditch with pea gravel. This will make it virtually impossible for rats (and other small rodents) to maneuver through the ditch.

Oct 26, 2024 · Ditch Rat Trappers ? Posted By: HobbieTrapper Ditch Rat Trappers ? - 10/25/24 06:37 PM. Are these muskrat holes? Posted By: Law Dog Re: Ditch Rat Trappers ? - 10/25/24 07:08 PM. Looks like it, poke the bottom in front and see if there’s a run there. Posted By: Bruce T

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Apr 1, 2025 · Ditch Rats are highly skilled ranch volunteers and hold requisite water testing certification through the state of Colorado; they manage the water system on Santa Fe Trail Ranch.

Mar 14, 2025 · Ditch Rats are highly skilled ranch volunteers and hold requisite water testing certification through the state of Colorado; they manage the water system on Santa Fe Trail Ranch.

Posted 11/11/2023 08:32 (#10477644 - in reply to #10477567) Subject: RE: Ditch rat opener how exciting! USA: Direct Injected - 11/11/2023 06:58 I love playing referee between hunters that got upset cause I said they could or couldn't hunt. Spent time putting extra locks on gates yesterday. Mainly interior gates.. love getting groups of cattle ...