How to Get Rid of Rats in your House
Rats - a danger not only to your health, but to the health of your family. Rats tend to come and packs and multiple rapidly as well. With the average rat living 2-3 years, they prove a long lasting danger if not treated early. In this article, I will show you some quick tips on how to deal with your rats. Does this Spark an idea?
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Rat trap. You can buy these at your local store for a couple bucks (your local Walmart or your Home Depot will carry these). There are a variety of choices that include poison, sticky traps, and the classic snap trap. I would recommend you use the snap trap. The poison pellets can be a danger to your children and pets. Sticky traps work on occasion, but the classic trap is the best. If you do not know how big your rat is, just be safe and get the largest one you find. Remember to get a couple of these. There are humane rat traps for those who dislike killing animals. Check with your local store.
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Call pest control. Depending on your area, pest control will do a variety of things. There initial step is to set up their own traps. If they feel there is an infestation, they will see the rats in their hole and poison them. Pest control will take care of the rats further. If you live in an apartment, call your landlord and they can assist you in this problem.
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Seal your food. Don't leave your food lying around. Rats can make their way around your kitchen. They will not only eat your food, but will also defecate and urinate on your food. This can have fatal consequences to your family. Buy containers to put things such as rice and cereal. Many containers are meant to be rat proof.
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Throw out your garbage. This will prevent rats from further being attracted to your area. Don't leave trash lying outside either, rats love this.
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Use air fresheners. As the rats die, they will leave a stench. Use Lysol and Febreze to keep your house smelling fresh.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful when you get rid of your rats! Use gloves when you dispose of the rat and make sure you put it in its own bag
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JoyNmyHeart
Nov 13, 2008
Yuck I HATE rats almost as much as snakes and roaches. Thanks for the good information!
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working
Nov 04, 2008
I recognize the voice of "experience" in your article. I hope your rat troubles are in your past. Good article, no messen' around when it comes to rats.
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Sidhartha
Nov 03, 2008
Interesting tips. I have a lot of rats a work hahahah but theyre human.
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BeaEmery
Nov 03, 2008
My boyfriend has seemingly tried everything and still has this pesky rat in his apartment that wont go away, I'll have to send him this link, thanks!
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1fstc5vette
Oct 31, 2008
good info, goes with my two articles! mice/rats are nasty creatures!!
