Most of us dread the presence of the Ocala rat. They can be pretty aggressive and will attack our pets and chicken coops. Most of us will immediately choose poison as a solution for our rat infestation. However, poison will not deliver a long-term solution. Rats are clever creatures. Once they notice that something is amiss with the food they eat, they will immediately stay away from it. Furthermore, poisons will also endanger our pets and children. The pellet-type may resemble the appearance of the candy that our kids can unintentionally ingest. They will also release chemicals that can irritate our respiratory tract. In reality, the humane method is still the best option.



Different Ways to Get Rid of the Rats Humanely
In case there comes a time that it is necessary for you to control the population of the rats, remember that there are always better solution compared to the lethal methods. Even the professional wildlife removal agency deplores the use of inhumane method since they can lead to various problems.

Rat-Proof Your House
In case your rat infestation problem is concentrated in a single area of your house, Ocala rat-proofing would be a great method. If there are teeth marks in the foundation of your house and claw marks on your electric marks, treating the area with the common deterrents will provide you with the best solution. Some people prefer the use of spray repellent that contains cayenne. The capsaicin that it contains is effective in driving them away. Repellents should be applied multiple times especially in an outdoor environment. The smell will dissipate immediately especially when introduced in an outdoor environment.

Adopt a Cat
While this will also result to the demise of the Florida rat, this is a perfect excuse to get the creature away from your house. Some people may find it inhumane but you are just allowing for the natural things to take its course. You can also guarantee that the cat will have a sustainable meal. Additionally, you will have an additional companion in your house. Remember that you should not use the poison method if you have pet in your house.

Live Traps
Using the live trap can be challenging especially when you are capturing a cautious creature such as rat. They will normally be wary on any new elements that are introduced in their surroundings. To increase the efficacy of your trap, you should start with a pre-baiting method. The bait will be positioned outside of the trap during the first day. Move it closer inside the trap as days passed by until such time that you can move the bait inside the trap. Coating bread crumbs with peanut butter would be excellent bait.

Rats have that destructive nature and you want to put an end to your problem immediately. If capturing them humanely seems to be challenging, hiring the service of the expert will make sense. They have the essential equipment and supplies that will help you deal with the rat infestation problem.

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