"Just like mice, these sneaky scavengers can be a nuisance in your home - chewing up wires, spreading oily marks on your walls, and, worst of all, leaving droppings on your floors. Not only can they damage your property, but they also have the potential to spread diseases, such as salmonella and hantavirus, so they're not something you want lurking in your home."
"One of the most effective ways to get rid of rats in your home is by setting up a humane trap, which allows you to catch the rodent alive without harming it. Once you've caught one, Tony King, Owner and Manager of The Pied Piper, recommends releasing it at least one to two miles from your home. If possible, choose a wooded or rural area far from homes or farms, so the rat is unable to find its way back."
Rats remain active year-round with increased activity in autumn and winter as they seek shelter. They damage property by chewing wires, leaving oily marks, and depositing droppings that can transmit diseases like salmonella and hantavirus. Humane live traps allow capture without harm and trapped rats should be released at least one to two miles away in wooded or rural areas to prevent return. Traps should be checked at least twice daily to avoid suffering. Seal gaps as small as a quarter inch using steel wool, copper mesh, or metal flashing, and avoid plastic or wood which rats can chew through.
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