8 great ways of getting rid of rats that work

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8 Great Ways Of Getting Rid Of Rats That Work What would an expert suggest for rat control in the UK?

METHOD 1: KEEP YOUR HOUSE VERY CLEAN Making sure you vacuum and clean your home thoroughly can make a huge difference. Empty rubbish daily, and don't leave out crumbs or leftovers, because unwanted visitors may be tempted by them.

METHOD 2: FIT A RAT VALVE IN YOUR DRAIN To prevent rats entering through the sewage system, you can have a one way rat flap installed in your outside drain. This will stop rats swimming up the pipe and into your home via the toilet bowl.

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METHOD 3: CATCH RATS USING BAIT BOXES Bait boxes can be prepared with peanut butter to capture rats live so they can be released away from the house, or use poison bait for hygienic containment and disposal of the creatures safely.

METHOD 4: SET TRAPS THAT KILL THE RATS

You can use spring traps or glue traps. Glue traps cause slow death to the animal and therefore not the most humane method, while spring traps are a quick kill but less safe for use around children or pets.

METHOD 5: EMPLOY AN ANIMAL FOR THE JOB Terrier dogs are trained to catch rats, and are often used in conjunction with devices that smoke rats out of hiding. The other option is to get a cat to see them off, as even the smell of a cat will deter them.

METHOD 6: BLOCK ENTRY INTO YOUR HOME Make sure to seal up any holes or cracks in walls, floorboards and other building structures, including any points of possible entry via your roof or into the loft. Rats can squeeze through small gaps.

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METHOD 7: PLUG IN ULTRASONIC DEVICES

Ultrasonic repellants emit a high pitch sound frequency that is intolerable to rats, although inaudible to humans, causing then to leave your property. Be aware that any pet rodents will be affected too.

METHOD 8: SECURE YOUR FOOD STOCKS Store all food securely, either in sealed and air tight plastic containers or glass jars. Where possible, keep food cool in the fridge. The rule is to make certain nothing is left out during the day or over night.

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