Sooner or later everyone has a pest problem. Whether you're contending with a small ant colony or a rat the size of your schnauzer, this week's tips will help you get rid of household vermin in humane, eco-friendly ways.
Tip #3: Deal with rats effectively.
Rats may be very intelligent (even adorable) but you simply don't want them rummaging through your food. The first step should be to rodent-proof your home . Then try simple repellent tactics, like soaking a rag in ammonia and placing it near the rat's home, or buying " predator pee " to head off their trails. If you're creature-conscious, forget the rat poison and snap-traps. Instead, buy live traps and set your "visitors" free elsewhere.
How do you keep rats from becoming a problem at home?
Tip #3: Deal with rats effectively.
Rats may be very intelligent (even adorable) but you simply don't want them rummaging through your food. The first step should be to rodent-proof your home . Then try simple repellent tactics, like soaking a rag in ammonia and placing it near the rat's home, or buying " predator pee " to head off their trails. If you're creature-conscious, forget the rat poison and snap-traps. Instead, buy live traps and set your "visitors" free elsewhere.
How do you keep rats from becoming a problem at home?