Rats in Eagle and Beyond is a grassroots group of citizens that have been monitoring and sharing best practices related to the spread of Norway and Roof rats in the Treasure Valley. They've created this survey in order to provide the results to state legislators who are debating whether or not to declare rats as an invasive species in Idaho, and if any state or local agencies will help to control them. Survey results will also be available to any agency assigned to address this growing problem.

You will be asked to provide your location information, which is critical for current and future GIS tracking purposes. The survey should take less than four minutes of your time, but your help will be invaluable if it encourages help and support from state or local agencies.

Rats in Eagle and Beyond communicates primarily through social media. We encourage you join the group to keep up with the "rat race," ask questions, share your experiences, and learn more about what control methods do or don't work. Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/i0i89ic0t

Thank you for participating in our survey.