How Do I Get Rid of Rats Permanently?

You may not know that rats live in areas which are close to human populations. Once rats infest a property, they can choose a basement, crawl space or attic as their shelter. Immediately getting in touch with experts in rat removal in Vancouver is what you should do if rats infest your home. Besides, experts can safely get rid of rats from infested spaces. In addition, you can get rid of rats permanently from your property if you stick to the steps we shall share with you in this post.

Why Can Rats Get Inside Your Home?

The main reason why rats may get inside your home is because of the food, water, and shelter. If rats find your home a comfortable place to live without disturbance, they will start reproducing. Naturally, open food sources and garbage areas attract rodents, such as rats. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep your garbage bins clean and organized to deter rats.

How to Get Rid of Rats for Good

Here are the steps that you will need to stick to in order to get rid of rats permanently:

• Check for Entry Points: First of all, you will need to check for entry points for rats in your home via a thorough inspection. Check your attic, garage, and crawl spaces for rodent traces. Also, check up high if you have a ladder in your home. Not to mention, rats are expert climbers and generally enter up high on building structures. Besides, roofs in homes can provide rats and squirrels with easy access to homes. Therefore, it is imperative that you thoroughly inspect your home to look for possible entry points for rats.
• Seal and Block All Entry Points: You should always focus on how rats are getting in and out of your house. In addition, you should fix any holes, cracks, and gaps that you may discover in your home. You may find entry points for rats in the foundations, concrete, designs, under roof-tiles, etc. Besides, rats and squirrels can easily fit in a hole, that is, roughly the size of a quarter or 23mm. Moreover, mice can squeeze through a hole, that is, approximately 6mm to 8mm. 

Once you identify the possible entry points for rats, you should seal them. Using wire mesh, metal flashing, caulking, and copper wool will aid you in sealing the entry points. Furthermore, you can install a one-way access door if you find the main access point outside your house where rats are coming from. 

• Remove All Food Sources: Rats are resourceful creatures that can infest your home if it provides them with easy access to food. Therefore, you should make sure your home does not have any food sources accessible to rats inside and around it. It is imperative that you always secure your garbage lids properly. Plus, you should not leave leftover food lying around and avert the build-up of crumbs on your floor.  

Furthermore, if you have pets in your home, you should clean and remove pet bowls overnight. Not to mention, cat and dog food can attract rats though rats do not typically eat such food. Still, rats will eat dog or cat food to survive and thrive. Nevertheless, eliminating food sources can certainly help you concerning permanent rat removal in Vancouver from your property.

• Create a Rat-Unfriendly Environment: The best way to keep rats at bay is to make sure rats do not find a place to live inside and around your home. Debris, like woodpiles, heavy vegetation, and unorganized piles of gardening items, can attract rats. Therefore, it is imperative that you remove debris from around your home. Plus, you should store woodpiles and lumber at least 18 inches above the ground. Further, you should trim heavy vegetation by cutting back tree branches, bushes or foliage touching your building structure.

• Bait with Rodenticides: Bait stations that deploy rodenticides or rat poison are effective ways to get rid of rats for good. In order to use bait to your best advantage, keep your bait small and at the center of the trap. However, we won’t recommend you use bait with rodenticides to get rid of the rat problem. Suppose rats may get away with the bait and drag it across the floor, which can expose poison to your skin if you walk barefooted. Thus, it is best to consult a professional if you decide to use poison baits to get rid of rats permanently. 

• Install Multiple Traps: Trapping is perhaps the best alternative you have to rodenticides. However, you will need a lot more devices, probably a dozen, to install traps for rat control in your home. In addition, you will need to set your traps strategically inside and outside your home for rat control.     

To Finish

You can stick to the following tips for rat removal in Vancouver from your home permanently:

1. Check for Entry Points
2. Seal and Block All Entry Points
3. Remove All Food Sources
4. Create a Rat-Unfriendly Environment
5. Bait with Rodenticides
6. Install Multiple Traps

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Pesticon, https://www.pesticon.ca/, is a pest control company that has been in the pest control business for over twenty years. It has dedicated and experienced pest control technicians who offer reliable and cost-effective pest control services in Vancouver, British Columbia, besides the GTA, Including Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, and a few other cities. In addition to residential and commercial pest control services, Pesticon also offers wildlife removal services. 

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