Alternatives To Rat Traps
We’ve examined the disadvantages of traps and why there might be better fits for you. Now, let’s consider other options that might work better depending on your unique situation and preference.
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Poison:
Poison is, naturally, the primary alternative once you decide to not rely on traps. A lot of people find poison convenient. This is because even if the poison isn’t appealing to rats, you can always apply it to something rats are likely to consume, or where you know the rats stay.
Rat poison is also effective against significantly large rat populations since multiple rats can consume the poison and all get affected by it. However, when rats are poisoned indoors, they might end up dying somewhere you cannot access them. The resulting smell from their decaying bodies will be terrible.
Some poisons are also toxic and might cause secondary poisoning for whatever comes in contact with the rat or its body after it has been poisoned. Some other very toxic poisons could put you at risk of secondary poisoning just by using them indoors, so ensure to research the different types and read their label before settling on one.
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Introduce Natural Predators:
Cats are among the well-known natural predators of rats. However, there are others, like some dogs, snakes, weasels, and a few other rodents. Getting one of these natural predators (especially cats) as pets can significantly help keep the rats around in check.
To control rats outdoors, you can invite birds like owls -particularly barn owls-or hawks who also prey on rats and mice. Introducing birds to prey on rats can work exceptionally well if you have to deal with these rats on a farm or garden. Of course, there’s no definite way to ensure owls or other birds visit your farm frequently. However, providing a nest with water and food might lead them to come live on your farm or in your yard.
Check out thisresource from the Owl Research Institute to learn more.
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Adopt Precautionary Measures:
Prevention is generally better than cure, or in this case, trying to get rid of rats. You can do a few things to restrict rat access into your home or compound. When possible, it’s best to adopt these measures. Indoors, search for holes in the walls, gaps that might lead outside around windows or doors, or cracks in the foundation of your basement.
When you find any such holes or cracks, endeavor to seal them. It would help if you did the same for any unscreened ventilation channels or vents you might find. To prevent rodent access outside, demolish or seal any rat tunnels you might find, and when possible, fence your property.
Generally, you also need to be careful to ensure you don’t leave materials that might attract rodents just lying around, particularly food materials. In doing this, ensure to properly seal any and all bins around your compound.
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Hire Professional Pest Control:
Professional pest control services are often experts who have been trained to deal with rat problems and more. They specialize in analyzing your rodent problem and adopting the most effective strategies to combat it. The best part is, with professionals onboard, you won’t have to worry about anything!
All you have to do is explain the problem to them, let them deal with it, and follow whatever advice they might have after to ensure you don’t experience a recurrence. Hiring tested and trusted pest control professionals is perhaps the most convenient alternative to rat traps.
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Not only do we get rid of the rats bothering you, but we also extensively inspect your property and implement preventive measures. We have taken years to carefully develop our process, and it has successfully worked for so many other clients.
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