Rats are some of the most damaging pests that you’ll ever find in the world. They exist almost everywhere exactly in Antarctica where it’s cold and they cannot survive. In fact, rats do not choose where they live or find food and water. They live in rural areas, suburbs, urban communities, commercial areas, and practically just everywhere. So how to keep rats away from your home? We are going to be sharing some tips with you that you might find helpful.
For many homeowners, DIY rat traps are essential when they see some of these critters that are lurking around their home. Nobody wants to have rats living with them. And so the solution must be found immediately in case you already confirm that there are rats in your home. Here’s a video of a DIY rat trap.
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Best DIY Methods to Keep Rats Away
Of course, it is understandable that as a homeowner you want to be able to do something on your own to keep these rats away. And the first thing that you should do is make sure that your surroundings are clean at all times. Garbage cans must be covered, there should be no trash around, and you should constantly clean your home.
Find out if there are any holes or cracks where these rats enter your property too. If this is the case, then you can seal these holes or cracks to keep the rats from coming back. Some homeowners who have their own pets such as cats and dogs can attest to the fact that their pets keep the rats away.