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Prevent rats from getting into your home

Steve Gilford September 23, 2022 3 min read
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Rats are one of the most common pests in the world, and they can be a real nuisance if they find their way into your home. While rats can squeeze through tiny spaces, there are some things you can do to prevent them from getting inside.

Keep your home clean and free of food scraps

Rats are attracted to food, so keeping your home clean and free of food scraps is a good way to prevent them from coming inside. Store food in airtight containers and keep your counters and floors clean. Another best way to prevent rats from getting into your home is to keep your property clean and free of food scraps. Make sure to sweep up any crumbs or garbage on the floor, and keep food stored in airtight containers. If you have a compost bin, make sure to keep it covered and free of food scraps.

Seal up any cracks or openings in your home’s exterior

Rats can squeeze through tiny spaces, so it’s important to seal any cracks or holes in your home, both inside and out. Check for gaps around windows, doors, pipes, and wires. Sealing up any cracks or openings in your home’s exterior is another effective way to prevent rats from getting inside. Use a silicone caulk to seal up any openings around doors and windows, and make sure to check for any holes or cracks in the foundation or walls. You can also use a metal mesh to cover up any openings in the foundation or walls.

How to get rid of rats in the walls

If you already have rats in the walls, the first step is to identify where they are coming in. Once you know how they are getting into your home, you can take steps to seal up those openings. The next step is to set up traps or bait stations around the perimeter of your home.

Bait stations are a more humane way to get rid of rats, and they are also more effective. The best bait to use is a mixture of peanut butter and oatmeal. If you have rats in your home, it’s important to take steps to get rid of them as soon as possible. Rats can carry disease and cause damage to your home, so it’s best to nip the problem in the bud. Use these tips to get rid of rats for good.

Get a dog or cat to keep the rats away

Another way to prevent rats from getting into your home is to get a dog or cat. Dogs and cats are natural predators of rats, so having one of these pets can help to keep the pests away. If you already have a dog or cat, make sure to keep them well-fed and healthy, as this will make them more effective at deterring rats.

Use peppermint oil to deter rats from entering your home

Peppermint oil is a natural rat repellent, and it can be used to deter rats from entering your home. Simply add a few drops of peppermint oil to a cotton ball and place it near any openings in your home. The strong smell of the peppermint oil will deter rats from coming inside. Use these tips to prevent rats from getting into your home, and to get rid of them if they are already inside. Taking these steps will help to keep your home rat-free and free of disease.

Steve Gilford

Steve is a home design and renovator from Pennsylvania, who loves finding creative solutions to solve challenging home design problems. Steve went to the University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Architecture and Civil Engineering. After graduating, he worked as an independent contractor doing interior renovations, before starting his own business specializing job site management and project management on larger projects including entire house designs.

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