Inspection is an important first step in getting rid of rats. Once we know the location of the rats, we can set traps and bait box with 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 of 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.
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Rats (especially Roof rats) are wary of new objects, new foods or changed in the environment. They are constantly exploring surroundings and notice changes and are suspicious by nature. This is why traps and bait stations may be avoided for a day or two. They approach new food or object with caution. Within a rat colony, they may be a few rats that are extra cautious and manage to avoid traps or eating rodent baits.
Rodenticides are poison baits and should be used in areas where domestic animals and children can’t access them. For protection against accidental poisoning, we 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. Rat Baits come in pellets, meal, and block forms.