Rats are small warm-blooded rodents that can be found anywhere. With its big front teeth, it can bite into anything. Rats are also dangerous when building their nests in your home because they carry diseases and parasites. Usually, mice nest in roofs, basements, patios, under concrete, and behind walls, and breed quickly. You can get rid of rats by contacting a professional exterminator, setting traps, and following your own prevention methods.
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Method 1 of 4: Getting Rid of Mice with Deadly Steps
Step 1. Take care of the cat
These animals are reliable hunters and natural mouse predators. You can still kill rats indirectly, but this method won't cause the pest a lot of pain. You're actually starting a natural hunting cycle. A great cat can get rid of a mouse nuisance in a few weeks. However, keep in mind that the pussy can't catch mice hiding in roofs or behind walls.
Step 2. Identify the rat's feeding grounds and nests
You can tell if a mouse is there by its droppings or by biting holes in walls, food boxes, insulation, and other areas of your home. Traps must be installed in these places.
Step 3. Place rat poison or classic mouse traps (clips) in areas frequented by rats
You can buy both from hardware stores and supermarkets if you want to kill annoying mice. However, the poison will not kill the rat right away. Usually, it takes about a week for the pest to die. Keep in mind that during this time, the rat will experience great "suffering".
- Read the instructions and warnings carefully. Most rat poison contains warfarin, a compound that triggers internal bleeding, as well as other drugs that can kill mice. However, both are also harmful to pets and humans.
- Check traps periodically. Rat carcasses will emit an unpleasant odor if they are not disposed of immediately. Classic mouse traps (pins) are considered more "humane" than rat poison because they can kill mice instantly. However, sometimes the traps only cause injury to the mice. Therefore, you still need to kill him to end his "suffering".
Step 4. Use a mouse glue board to get rid of mice
This flat, sticky board can hold rats in place until you get rid of them. Again, make sure you only use a glue board if you really want to kill stray mice. This pest will not survive because it cannot escape the glue. Sometimes, mice will bite their legs off in order to escape the trap. The rat's head may also stick to the glue, causing it to suffocate and die. The use of glue boards is considered the least “humane” method of killing mice, although it is still effective. If you find a rat that isn't dead yet on the glue board, put on some boots and step on its body to kill it. You can step on it or hit its head with a hard object such as a bat. Do whatever you can, then throw the dead rat in the trash outside the house.
Method 2 of 4: Preventing Rat Disorder
Step 1. Tie up a garbage bag and take it outside whenever you need to throw away leftovers
Don't let mice roam your home. Make sure you use a trash can and don't allow trash to be stored in plastic bags. When disposing of garbage bags, place the bags in a closed trash can so that the cleaners can retrieve them. If trash is left in plastic bags at home, mice can eat it or access it easily.
Step 2. Cover all food available at home and store in closed containers
Food left uncovered can attract rats and other pests. Keep the overall house clean and pay attention to where food is stored. If you live in an area prone to rat infestation (e.g. downtown), you need to be extra careful.
Step 3. Seal all holes in walls, doors, and windows to prevent mice from getting in
Check garage doors, chimneys, dryer vents and air conditioners, and basements to make sure they are all closed and that there are no holes leading out of the house. If the rat can find its way into the house, it can nest and begin to breed. The best thing you can do is prevent it.
Step 4. Cover the area around the pipe or small opening leading to the house with bronze or steel wool
Thus, mice cannot enter the house through these holes. You can also permanently seal an existing hole if the pipe or hole is no longer working.
Step 5. Do not use the product offered as a “rat repellent”
Products like this are usually useless. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission or the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning regarding “cheat” sound machines that are said to keep rats and other rodents away from homes.
Method 3 of 4: Humanely Getting Rid of Rats
Step 1. Find out where mice frequent to eat and nest
Identify these areas by noticing the presence of rat droppings (or bitten objects). If the rat ever comes to the place, there is a good chance it will wander there again. If the rat lives in the attic, try to find the entrance it uses and place a trap near it.
Step 2. Use a harmless wire cage to trap and release the mouse if you don't want to kill it
Experts argue that cage traps like this are the most "humane" medium for getting rid of rats. Place the cage and put pieces of food in it. When the rat enters the cage, the door connected to the spring will close and trap the rat. After that, you need to take the cage and release the mice that have been caught somewhere.
Step 3. Release the mouse in a place away from the house
Take him to the forest or some other place away from home. You have nothing to fear if he can find his way back home. Mice will look for new nests elsewhere, and hopefully not in buildings or places that are already inhabited.
Method 4 of 4: Get Rid of Mice with Professional Services
Step 1. Contact your rat exterminator service provider for an estimated cost
You can find information on trusted companies from the internet or phone books, or ask friends and neighbors for referrals.
Step 2. Describe the problem with the exterminator service provider
They can propose an extermination method that may include the use of poison or the setting of traps. Make sure you provide a thorough and complete explanation so that the rat exterminator service provider can plan a more accurate method.
Step 3. Carefully consider the poison or chemical used by the exterminator
Some poisons or substances are harmful to pets and people in the house, especially children. If poison is seen and ingested, children and pets can get sick and possibly die.
Step 4. Ask the exterminator service provider to dispose of dead rat carcasses after poisoning
The carcasses can trigger unpleasant odors in the house if left alone in the walls or attic. Most extermination service providers will remove the carcass at no additional cost, but if you are reluctant to see the dead rat, it is better to ask and make sure the service provider can dispose of it. Hopefully the service provider will handle the whole process from start to finish.
Step 5. Compare the service prices and extermination methods offered by 2-3 companies
Choose the service that best suits your needs and convenience. Service fees are very different for each company so look for attractive offers and companies according to your wishes and convenience. Thus, the process of eradicating rats will become easier.
Step 6. Ask about warranties and warranties
Don't call your exterminator back in a month or two if the rats return, or if you find that not all rats have been removed from your home. Choose a company or service that offers a customer satisfaction guarantee so you can get your money back if your rat problem isn't handled properly. At the very least, make sure the service provider comes back and gets the job done at no extra cost.
Tips
- Mice breed in the cold season and the mother usually "drives" the chicks out of the nest at the end of the season. If you place bait or traps in the middle or end of winter, you can prevent rat nuisance problems before they become more serious.
- Immediately dispose of any dead rats if you kill them.
- Always keep pets and children away from rat poison.
- Prevent problems in the first place by protecting homes and apartments from rat attacks.
- Look for a mousetrap with an alarm that goes off when a mouse is caught.
- A mixture of BORIC ACID POWDER and BEAN BUTTER applied to biscuits or jar lids can kill mice quickly, without a huge expense. Add enough BORIC ACID POWDER to the peanut butter to form small dry balls. Peanut butter attracts mice, while boric acid causes dehydration. You can't smell a rat because of his dehydration. In addition, BORAT ACID POWDER is also useful for eradicating cockroaches. Sprinkle this powder around kitchen cabinets, stoves, refrigerators, or other areas where cockroaches frequent. After that, the cockroach will carry the powder to its nest behind the wall and eventually die.
