If you encounter a rat\u2019s nest in your house, you must act quickly to eliminate the pests. In this article, our exterminators present useful tips for getting rid of rats in and around your home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Rats are animals that can pose health risks<\/a> for humans. In addition to carrying transmissible diseases, they can cause significant property damage by gnawing electrical cables and creating fire hazards, deteriorating insulation and cracking pipes.<\/p>\n Rats prefer warm, humid environments. They tend to hide in attics, garden sheds and basements. If they find a place with food access and no predators to disturb them, they can multiply very quickly, which can cause a suspicious smell in your home.<\/p>\n There are several practices you can implement to limit your risk of infestation.<\/p>\n Rats often venture into homes in search of food and a warm place to nest. The best way to avoid an infestation is to prevent them from getting in in the first place.<\/p>\n Apply our pest management technicians\u2019 recommendations to limit your risk of infestation:<\/p>\n Attics are popular with rodents because they tend to be quiet and rarely frequented by humans. Rats can nest and multiply easily there.<\/p>\n To prevent an infestation, try these recommendations:<\/p>\n The yard is another area where rats commonly proliferate.<\/p>\n Prevent rat problems in your yard with these recommendations:<\/p>\n Although prevention is essential, it\u2019s not guaranteed to work. If an infestation occurs despite your best efforts, we recommend using extermination methods to get rid of the rats.<\/p>\n Note that if you have a significant infestation, it\u2019s best to leave the extermination to the professionals<\/strong>. Our rat exterminators<\/a> have the expertise needed to put an end to the problem. In addition to extermination, they can also decontaminate your home and take preventive measures to protect you from any future infestations.<\/p>\n At Elite Pest Control, we favour humane extermination methods that respect animals and the environment. There are a variety of natural methods that can help you get rid of rats.<\/p>\n If you want to keep rats away without killing them, natural repellents can be a great solution. One of the most effective natural rat repellents is peppermint. In addition to scaring rats away, the plant is also effective against the other types of rodents found in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n To keep rats away from your house, place a peppermint plant in the garden, on your patio or in your kitchen. If you can\u2019t find peppermint, you can opt for cloves or pepper.<\/p>\n Essential oils are also quite effective at deterring rats from entering your home. Sage, laurel, garlic, lavender and eucalyptus are all scents that they hate.<\/p>\n Place your chosen essential oil in a diffuser or soak small cotton balls with it and place them strategically around your house. Note that this method may not be 100% effective, particularly if the rats know there is access to food near the repellent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a>Understanding rat behaviour to keep them off your property<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Keeping rats away from your home<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Keeping rats out of your attic<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Keeping rats out of your yard<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Ways to get rid of rats<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Non-lethal methods<\/h3>\n
Natural repellents<\/h4>\n
Essential oils<\/h4>\n