Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:53 pm
If there’s one pest I never hope to see in my flat, it’s gotta be a rat. They are a vector of parasites and diseases.
Should you not be so lucky, this is nine things you can do to sort your house and keep the rats out. Permanently.
Buy Yourself a Cat
There’s no better game to play than a cat-and-mouse combo. Cats are natural hunters of rats. They’d kill any rats you have scrambling around your house without much pain to the rodent.
You can expect to see your rat problem solved in a matter of weeks if you’ve got a good cat.
Rat Poison
Get a pack of rat poison from your hardware shop. You must know that it doesn’t kill the rat the moment it sinks its teeth into the poison. The rat will only die after a few days or even a week.
Rat poisons usually contain warfarin. This causes the rat go have internal bleeding. It can also be harmful to yourself and your pets, so keep your family and dogs away from the rat poison.
Rat Traps
Use a rat trap to catch a rodent. You will need to check your trap on a daily basis at the bare minimum. You will need to clear the body and dispose it immediately, or you’ll be hit with the stench of the century.
Glue Boards
Remember those flat and sticky pieces of wood? These bad boys will get that pesky rat stuck on it, and it won’t be able to escape the glue.
The rats won’t necessarily survive the trap, but some might try to amputate themselves to escape. Ouch, that’s like a whole different level of SAW.
Once again, check the boards daily and dispose the rat (dead or alive) the moment you see you’ve caught one.
Clear Your Trash
Rats live on the food they find in your bins. Ensure that all your rubbish’s been thrown out every night.
Close Your Food Containers
Don’t leave your biscuit packs lying around your house half-eaten. That’s like an invitation to a black-tie event for the rats to feast at your home.
Close Up Holes and Cracks
Rats tend to live in cavities or openings they find around your house. Call your contractor and get his help to seal any cracks.
You don’t want them to breed now, do you?
Use a Rodent Repellent
There are rodent repellents out there that are made out of natural ingredients. You won’t have to worry about health risks towards yourself, your family and your pets. Just spray the repellent at places you’ve seen rats at, and the essential oils will drive them away.
Call a Pest Control Expert
Feeling lost and helpless? Get a professional to help you sort out the rats, once and for all.
Try these steps, and you won’t have to worry about handling rodents ever again. I assure you of that.
Top Image: Ekachai Krongsanun / Shutterstock.com
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