No matter what you live in an apartment or bungalow, rats in the house is a difficult situation. They can chew wires and eat food, making them threatening. However, rats are not just annoying, but also a health danger, as they can also cause dangerous diseases such as leptusporosis and hauntavirus, and polluting food. That is why prevention is always better than treatment. House rats do not always require hard chemicals and expensive pests. Instead, they can be considered some simple but reasonable strategies and consistent habits. From the sealing points of entry to the use of natural repellents, these simple but effective tips can help you permanently resist your home. Here we list some such simple but effective tips:
1. See all the entry points for rodents
Due to their tiny rats, the holes can squeeze the holes like a coin. To avoid their entry into the house, the easiest way is to inspect the appearance of your home for cracks, holes or spaces- especially around the door, windows, pipes and ventilation- and seal them. Use steel wool or metal mesh along with a plug to lock these spaces. Pay extra attention to the kitchen, bathroom and basement areas when rats often enter the house from these spaces. Remember that even a tiny gap is enough for the rat to move into your home and threaten. So, repair any broken windows screens, install the door and make sure your garage doors are completely closed to prevent rats enter your home and prevent infection before you start.
2. Remove any power sources for rats
Rats usually enter the houses in search of food. So, removing any power source for them is the easiest way to stop rats from entering your home. Make your home less attractive, keeping all the food – including nutrition – in sealed containers. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight and make sure your garbage garbage is tightly sealed. Make a habit to remove any crumb and spill immediately and sweep or vacuum the kitchen twice a day- once a day, and then to rest at night. Avoid yields of fruits, snacks and residues on the countertop. Also, if you have bird feeders on the balcony or garden, think to keep them away from home, as they can also invite rats as unwanted guests. Remember the cleaner of your home, the more unattractive it will be for rats.
3. Place and clean regularly
As explained, rats love garbage- let it eat or hide. Sweed, quiet corners like piles of newspapers, cardboard boxes and unused clothes, make the perfect nesting spots for hiding and baby production. So, to prevent infection with rats at your home, clean storage areas, garage, attic and under the sink regularly. Organ things in the sealed plastic containers instead of cardboard boxes that rats can chew. Vacuum or clean floors and furniture where food crumbs or debris can accumulate as they can invite rats. Maintaining a house clean and a mess makes it difficult to find hidden spots or build nests, reducing their chances of habitat.
4. Use natural repellents
It is known that mint, ammonia, garlic and Kayien peppers are known to naturally repel rats. So, soak the cotton balls in the mint oil and place them near the entry points, under the sink, or in the corners where rats can hide. This will help keep rats away from your home. You can also spray a mixture of water and mint in rats. Similarly, you can save the crushed garlic or Kayian pepper at the entry points- like windows and doors- to prevent rats enter your home. Repeat this every few days for constant efficiency. These natural remedies are safe for pets and children and create a strong aroma that does not like rats. But remember that these natural repellents work as a preventive rather than an independent solution for large rats at home.
5. Keep your balcony and garden
It is often noticed that rats receive a light shelter on balconies and gardens, which often neglect and throw away unwanted objects. The overgrown garden may welcome for rats. High grass, wood piles, compost bins and thick shrubs create perfect and reproduction spots for them. So, to prevent this, keep your lawn and clean any dead fruit, debris or bird. If there is a compost pit or trash in your garden or balcony, then make sure it will be sealed and increased. If you grow vegetables, set the right fence to avoid rodents. Also make sure that the external drains and ventilation holes are covered with a net. The burned, well -maintained garden and balcony not only look beautiful, but also scare rats from getting near your home.
