How Do You Get Rid Of Rats Humanely?
Vermin can be a problem to any homeowner. They can be difficult to eradicate, but there are several humane methods that you could try to get rid of rats and avoid future problems. Determine and identify if you have rats or mice. Knowing what you are trying to eradicate is important. You can check the droppings to differentiate the two animals. Larger droppings, three-quarters of an inch, are rat droppings while smaller (one-quarter inch) droppings are for mice. Make sure they are recent droppings. Old droppings are gray and dry, while new droppings look moist and are darker. Look where food is stored or behind boxes and furniture. Buy traps. You can buy one of several types of traps. There are caged traps where you can release the rat in an open field or you can buy a trap that humanely zaps the rat with an electrical shock. Avoid the spring loaded traps and poison or glue traps. Place and bait traps. You can place the traps where you discovered the droppings or where food is stored. K
