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PCT's September issue included “Think Like a Rat,” a excerpt from the forthcoming Mallis Handbook of Pest Control, 11th edition. In the following Mallis Handbook excerpt, Dr. Robert M. Corrigan, a frequent speaker at industry trade shows and educational events, shares his rodent control insights and offers PMPs real-world information on the behavior of rats.
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