Rats like living near humans for easy access to food and water.Rats are destructive, chewing anything they can find in order to destroy their teeth.Rats chewing through electrical wires are thought to be the cause of up to 25% of fires.If you have seen rats in your building, there are steps you can take to get rid of them.
Step 1: Plastic snap traps are designed for rats.
The safest way to get rid of rats is by trapping them, and you can reuse traps as many times as you need to.Plastic snap traps have a higher kill rate and are easier to set up than wooden ones.The wooden snap box trap is better for outside.It is similar to a snap trap but has walls around it.The traps prevent larger animals from being killed.
Step 2: Make sure the traps are baited.
There are many great bait options, including peanut butter, bacon, and candy.It is difficult to remove the food without triggering the trap.Make it difficult to remove the food because some rats will be smart enough to pull off the treat without hitting thetrigger.To keep the traps baited, check them frequently.
Step 3: Use a lot of traps at the same time.
You have to use as many traps as you can.If you want to eradicate your rat problem, you need to use multiple traps.The harder it will be to kill the rats, the longer they have to observe how the traps work.
Step 4: The traps should be placed in a secure location.
To keep pets and small children safe, place traps in out-of-the-way locations, such as behind walls, inside holes, and under appliances.They should not be placed in hallways, inside apartments where pets or children live, or in the walking areas of the basement.If you want to avoid trapping larger pets, try a box trap.Inform residents that you will be setting traps.Inform them where they will be so they can keep an eye on their children and pets.
Step 5: Rats must crawl over the traps.
There are places where there is a tight squeeze, such as between the wall and an appliance.Rats prefer to travel the same paths over and over, so look for their droppings or signs of a trail.Look for rat feces.Rats will frequent these areas so put traps near them.If you want to put a trap in the ceiling, you can put them on the panels.You have to go into the attic if there are no panels.Place the traps nearby if you listen for scratching.The traps should be near the wall or side of the appliance.Rats don't run in open spaces.
Step 6: It's a good idea to check the traps often.
You can set a schedule to check the traps.While you try to take control of the problem, you should plan to do it a few times a day.Remove dead rats and reset the gun.Rats will become cautious around traps if you leave dead rats in them.
Step 7: You can use a poison designed for rats.
The majority of rat poisons work by preventing the rats' blood from clotting.If there are any specific instructions that you need to follow, you have to read the label carefully.Store the poison on a high shelf away from children and pets.If you use poison outside, it must be labeled.
Step 8: The poison should be inside the bait boxes.
A bait box is a small box that is small enough for rats and other small rodents to enter.It is possible to protect larger animals and children from rat poison, but you should never place it near children's play areas.Commercial poisons can be found in bait boxes.You need to buy the box separately if you choose one that doesn't.Wherever pest control products are sold, you can find these.
Step 9: The bait boxes should be where the rats will be.
Rats are likely to hide in hidden spots around your apartment building.If you see rat trails, you can place a bait box there.If you have found one, other good places include behind or under appliances, walls, and pipes.Inform the residents of your apartment complex where you placed the poisons.If you are a resident, you need to check with the manager.
Step 10: For a few days, replace the poison daily.
You must feed the rats poison for at least six days in order for it to be effective.Don't stop the poison early because rats can become tolerant of it.If you do more than one treatment, you may want to try different poisons.Rats don't like spoiled bait so make sure you keep it fresh.
Step 11: Disregard of extra poison.
Once your rat problem is under control, follow the directions on the packaging for disposal of any remaining poison.If you accidentally come in contact with the poison, don't throw it away.
Step 12: You should skip a month between treatments.
If you have a serious rat problem, treat it for about a month at a time.Make sure the rats don't become immune to the poison by taking a break between treatment cycles.Between poisonings, you can try other treatment methods.
Step 13: Put the lid on the trash bin.
Don't let your trash be a rat buffet.Rats can enter a container with an open lid if they chew through metal or plastic bins.They are more likely to come inside the building if they make a home in the trash.
Step 14: You can use safe food habits.
Rats are attracted to buildings that store food poorly.Rats can be active in dark areas where food should not be kept.Food should not be left out.Food should not be stored in the basement.Pet food is included.Tenants should be encouraged to have good pet food habits.Food shouldn't be left out.
Step 15: Plumbing systems should be maintained.
Rats can hide in leaking pipes and damaged systems.Regular maintenance will keep them out.
Step 16: There are cracks and holes.
Keeping your building and foundation secure will stop rats from entering the building.Rats can squeeze through small cracks, so they need to be repaired.Take the time to inspect and repair your walls, roof, and foundation.Freshly dug holes should be checked close to the ground.Rats dig near the foundation to get to the inside of the building.
Step 17: The area around pipes and vent openings should be blocked.
Rats can enter through the slats or holes in the walls.You can apply wire mesh over the open slats to keep rats out.Steel wool can be used to fill gaps.
Step 18: The windows should be covered with a wire screen.
It is unreasonable to expect people to leave their windows open all the time.Make sure the window has an undamaged screen.Tenants should inspect their screens for holes and holes.Offer to replace screens for free.
Step 19: The door sweeps should be added.
Rats can get under the door.If there is a gap between the door and the jam, you should install a door sweep.The bottom of the door will be attached by a door sweep.
Step 20: Tenants should be encouraged to inspect deliveries.
If food is involved, rats can hitch a ride.
Step 21: There is debris around the building.
Rats like to hide in wood piles, garbage, and tall grass.