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Rat in the house? What to do in case of rodents

Posted on , by Cami R

Rats tend to live near or in our houses, even though they are afraid of humans as humans are so much larger than they are.  No rat damage is good, they can quickly multiply and cause great damage in your house. Do you think you have  a rat in the house? Read on for more information.

How to get rid of rats in the house?

Rats are some of the unwelcome visitors in our houses, especially because they are famous for chewing through things—plastic, wood, soft concrete and so on. This is, in part, due to the fact that their teeth never stop growing so they have to constantly chew. On the other hand, it is well known the fact that rats, mice and other rodents carry diseases that are dangerous for both  humans and pets.

The main thing that attracts rats into your house is their constant search for shelter and food. Rats have a very well developed sense of smell so make sure you clean the house properly and you don’t leave any food waste on the floor. During the cold season rats are looking for places to shelter so it would be better to check if there are any cracks in the walls, openings around pipes or any other potential entry points in the house and to consider home renovation  as an option.

Signs you have a rat in the house

There are plenty of signs to look at when you think about rats invading your space, but these are the first ones to consider apart from actually seeing the rodent :

  • Droppings
  • Specific Odors
  • Holes in the corners of the furniture, cabinets, leftovers in shoes and in stored foods
  • Noises

 3 ways to get rid of rats in your house

Throughout the years, people have developed multiple ways to get rid of rats and if you think poison is a solution, you might wanna think twice if the rat is inside the house. Rodenticides can be harmful for children or pets.

Here are 3 simple ways to get rid of rats with minimum  effort.

  • Rat Traps – easy to find in home & garden stores and also easy to set. You can also find cruelty free traps. However, if you decide to go with the classical trap, don’t forget to set a bait in the trap to attract the rat and cheese might not be so appealing to them. Try foods with specific smell or even sweets.
  • Strong scented ingredients – strong scents like garlic, onion, peppermint or white vinegar can repel rats from your house or garden
  • Professional Pest Control is the best option if there is more than one rat spotted in the perimeter of the house. They can help to prevent the rapid increase in rats population.

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