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Full Revelations of a Professional Rat-catcher After 25 Years' Experience

By Ike Matthews
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A practitioner of rat-catching presents practical, experience-based guidance for removing rodents from buildings, with step-by-step techniques and seasonal advice. He warns against poisoning enclosed structures because of decomposing carcasses, recommends steel spring traps set in runs without bait, and describes a progressive luring system using sawdust, soot, and paper, plus night-time routines and trap maintenance. He explains ferreting drains and floors, uses of cats, ways to locate entry points, and timing efforts before breeding season, and offers tips for handling carcass odors, structural repairs, and preventing reinfestation.

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Ike Matthews

Ike Matthews was a professional rat-catcher whose unique experiences in the field are captured in his notable work, "Full Revelations of a Professional Rat-catcher After 25 Years' Experience." This book provides an insightful and often humorous look into the life and challenges faced by those in the pest control profession during his time. Through his candid storytelling, Matthews sheds light on the intricacies of dealing with vermin, making his work a fascinating read for those interested in the history of pest management and the quirks of human-animal interactions.

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