1. The First Step for Rat Control is Sanitation, Inspection and Exclusion
Inspection is an important first step in getting rid of rats. Once you know the location of the rats, you can set traps or place bait.
Exclusion is an important rodent control technique. It will get rid of the rats by making it difficult for them to enter the home or structure. Rats are easier to exclude than mice because rats a typically larger. Mice can enter an opening as small as 3/8" wide.
All openings greater that 1/4" should be sealed to exclude mice. For rats, all openings greater that 1/2" should be sealed.
Please also read the section on Sanitation, as it is an important consideration in rodent control.
2. The Second Step for Rat Control is Trapping or Baiting
The most effective methods to get rid of rats is trapping them and placing rodent baits.
Reducing Rat Populations By Trapping
Trapping does have some advantages over baiting. It provides an alternative for those who do not want to place rodenticides.
If the rat population is small enough, trapping can yield quick results when done properly.
Finally, trapping ensures that you can dispose of the dead rats before their odor becomes a problem in an inaccessible area.
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Get Rid Of Rats With Rodent Bait
Rodenticides are poison baits and should be used in areas where domestic animals and children can't access them.
For protection against accidental poisoning, use tamper-resistant bait stations that hold the baits in place and keep children and pets out.
It is a national law and guideline to use tamper-resistant bait stations in areas where children or pets can access.
We carry single feed bait (requires just one feeding for a lethal dose.)
Rat Baits come in pellets, meal, and block forms.