Hi michael24,
Thank you for your question.
Soyouwanna.com
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/pests/pests.html#para1
"Getting rid of rodents
Rodent-killing chemicals are dangerous for anyone but a pest control
professional to use. If your infestation is intense enough to warrant
a mass poisoning, then call an exterminator. We must reiterate, it's a
BAD idea to try to use rat poison on your own; a pet could eat the
poison (or the dead poisoned rat). However, there are some ways to get
rid of rodents without resorting to rat poison:
Keep all your food sealed. This is a rule that you'll see a lot of in
this SYW; most pests are simply looking for a meal. So don't be a
slob, clean up spills, and try not to keep foods (such as bananas)
just sitting on the countertop.
Cruelly trap the rodents. Many kinds to choose from here: snap traps,
multicatch traps, single catch live traps, and glue board traps.
Snap traps are the kind of mousetrap that you saw in those great Tom
and Jerry cartoons: there's a little trigger with food on it, and when
a mouse takes the bait, SNAP. One of the most efficient, successful
(but expensive) snap traps is the "expanded trigger" trap, which can
be set in rodent runways, and baited with foods like fruit and peanut
butter. The bad news is that these traps are made to kill.
Single-catch live traps do what you'd expect: catch one rodent alive.
These are particularly popular among people who hate to hurt animals,
because the mouse will be scared, but unharmed. You'll just have to
deal with what to do with the mouse once you've caught it. If you live
in an area where its likely that endangered rodent species will invade
your home, get this kind of trap - that way, you can avoid a
potentially hefty fine. Here's some more information about these
humane traps.
Multicatch traps? As you can probably guess, these traps are made to
catch many rodents. These traps catch rodents, but don't kill them;
when you wake up in the morning, you'll have a box of live rodents.
This is not a method for the squeamish. Be sure to call Animal Control
to find out if it's all right to release your charges to the wild.
Glue traps are popular nowadays. They're pieces of cardboard or wood
coated with very sticky glue. When rodents are trapped there, their
fur, legs, and muscles become stuck to the board, and they usually
suffocate to death. You may have to rate this one on your own personal
cruel-o-meter, but at least it won't decapitate the suckers.
Get some predators. Cats, dogs, and ferrets can be used to control a
home infestation. Cats will instinctively attack rodents (and possibly
bring their severed heads to your pillow), and they're fun to pet too
(the cats, not the severed mouse heads).
Don't get ultrasonic-sound devices. These machines produce an
irritating high-pitched sound (audible only to the rodents) that will
supposedly keep them away (and may in the short term), but the pests
will eventually become accustomed to the noise and invade a shelter
rich in food anyway. So don't waste your money.
When you do catch a mouse or a rat, be sure to let it go while wearing
gloves or from a distance (tie a string to the gate). Finally, be
super-cautious if the rodent looks to be sick or diseased; in such a
case, immediately call Animal Control and let them deal with it. It's
their job."
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PublicHealth Seattle & King County
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/env_hlth/rats.htm
Pest Control - How to get rid of rats
Article explains the following
Where do rats live outside?
Where do rats live inside the home?
What foods bring rats into my yard and neighborhood?
What do rats eat when they get inside the house?
Keep rats away from your home!
Keep rats out of your sewer pipes!
To kill a rat, use a rat trap!
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/env_hlth/rats.htm#Tokill
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BCHealthGuide.org - Getting Rid of Rats and Mice
http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile37.stm#E46E4
"What's the best way to get rid of these pests?
Rats and mice breed rapidly, so it is important not to let them get
established on your property. Even if you don't spot an actual rodent,
the size of the droppings will tell you whether you are dealing with
mice or rats (mouse droppings are approximately 1/4 inch long, and rat
droppings measure up to 3/4 inch).
The best way to get rid of rats or mice is by using traps. Buy several
of the appropriate snap traps from a hardware store and bait them with
dried fruit or peanut butter mixed with oats or cheese. Be sure that
the bait is securely attached to the trip pedal, otherwise the trap
may not spring when the food is removed.
Set the traps at right angles to the walls where the rodents are known
to travel, with the bait side of the trap toward the wall. Wear gloves
or use a plastic bag when disposing of the trapped animal. They should
be wrapped in plastic and placed in the garbage.
Other preventive measures:
Rats will only stay on your property if food, water and a place to
live are available.
There are a number of steps you can take to make your property less
attractive to rodents."
(read article)
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What?Price - Rat Infestation
http://www.whatprice.co.uk/household/rat.html
Rat Removal Tips
1. I have used the Victor Rat Traps (with the yellow plate) I melted
Galaxy Chocolate in a bowl over boiling Water, then coated the Bait
Plates. This allowed me to reuse the trap - (very little of the
chocolate had been knawed before been caught)
2. Keep garbage cans covered. never throw food outside. if they are
inside, get traps, use poison and block all entries.
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
