The choice of method depends on many factors.
Getting rid of rats can be a major challenge for many homeowners. There are several effective methods that can help deal with it.
The best cure for rats and mice is to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Regular housekeeping, filling any cracks and cracks that could provide access for rodents, and proper food storage can greatly reduce the risk of the problem occurring.
If pests have already found their way into your house or barn, then you can use various folk remedies to eliminate them. Baking soda placed in areas where rats frequent can help repel them. Ultrasonic repellers can also be used.
For a more radical approach, a special rat poison will help, but it must be used carefully so as not to harm animals or people.
Read on to find out more about how to get rid of rats in a barn, and what folk remedy is most often used.
How to get rid of rats in a house or chicken coop – methods
The choice of method depends on many factors, such as local conditions, degree of infestation and personal preference. Here are some popular methods:
- traps (classic traps are an effective way; to attract rodents, use bait – a piece of cheese or a nut);
- poisons (poison for rats and mice can be effective, but it is also quite dangerous; it is very important when using poisons to follow the instructions and place them in places inaccessible to children or pets);
- Ultrasound from rats (these devices create sound waves that are inaudible to the human ear, but irritate intruders).
You can also seek help from professional pest control services. In case of a serious problem, sometimes it is better to resort to this method.
How to get rid of rats using folk remedies – what will help
Getting rid of rodents using folk remedies can be effective, but requires care and persistence.
Among the most popular are the following:
- Soda for rats (mix soda and sugar in equal proportions and spread this mixture in places where you have noticed pests; sugar will attract them, and soda, once in the stomach, will cause gas formation in them, which can lead to death).
- Lavender and mint (rodents do not like the smell of lavender and mint; place dried leaves of these herbs in areas where they can penetrate, or mix essential oils with water and spray around the house).
Please note that results may vary depending on the degree of infestation and the individual characteristics of the rodents.
Let us remind you that previously wrote how to remove fleas from a house.
