We're going to take a two-pronged approach to this issue: First, we're going to catch the rats, and then we're going to take measures to deter any new ones from moving in. For this first step, we will need to set up som… See more

There's no need to use poison when your house is of no interest to rats. How do you make your home less of a rat party spot? Make food inaccessible! Rats can easily chew through flimsy containers, so you might want … See more

Like many small animals, rats are sensitive to smells, so you may want to buy (and spray) some strong essential oils. You could try peppermint or even a cayenne pepper mixture. Spread that all around the problem ar… See more

Some animals (including humans) are repelled by high-pitched sounds. There are some useful sonic repellents on the market that don't harm the animals but keep them away with a high-pitched whir that most humans wil… See more