How To Avoid Common Mistakes When Eliminating A Rat Population On Your Property
You might think that your building is very secure, and you might wonder how a rat can get inside your property. Surprisingly, rats are very good at forcing their way in through cracks and crevices. When trying to keep your property rat-free, there are several mistakes you can make, including using the wrong traps and poisons.
Your Rat Population Might Be Very Large
If you see rats in your building during the day, the population might be much larger than you expect. Rats are mostly able to keep themselves well hidden, and seeing a rat is a sign that the population is very large. Fortunately, there is something that can be done about them.
Rats are able to squeeze through small openings because their skulls are more flexible. They are also very good at chewing through hard objects and can even chew through aluminum. Therefore, you might need to perform repairs on your property to keep rats out.
Make Sure to Use the Right Type of Trap
If you do have rats inside your property, one option is to catch them in a trap. However, some traps are more effective than others. There are also some traps that are not very humane, such as glue traps.
Think Twice Before Using Rat Poison
Even worse than a glue trap is using rat poison. A large number of rats could end up using the rat poison. The rats can end up dying in large numbers behind a wall and will then rot and create a bad smell. The dead rats can attract flies and other pests.
Another downside to using a rodenticide is that not all poisons work on all rodents. You will need to find out what type of rat you are dealing with before purchasing the right product. It's better to hire a professional pest removal service that can remove the rodents in a manner that is humane and won't also cause additional problems.
Pest Removal Services Are More Effective
The best way to remove rats from your building is to contact a pest removal service that specializes in removing rats. They will not only be able to remove the rats that are already in your building but will also be able to make modifications to your property so that rats cannot enter in the future. Also, a pest control service will have methods they can use to trap rats in a humane manner.
To learn more, contact a commercial pest control company.
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