If you hear scratching or scurrying noises in your loft, you may have a rat infestation. Rats can cause damage to your property, spread disease, and create a generally unpleasant living environment. Getting rid of rats in your loft can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can successfully eliminate them. Here are some tips on how to remove rats in your loft.
Identify The Problem:
The first step in getting rid of rats is to confirm that you have a rat problem. Look for signs of rat activity, such as droppings, gnaw marks, and urine stains. You may also hear scratching or scurrying noises coming from your loft. Rats are strong climbers. This means they will have no issue climbing up walls, or through pipes to enter your loft.
If you’re not sure whether you have rats or another type of rodent, consider setting up a camera or trap to catch a glimpse of the intruders.
Remove Rats In Your Loft – Traps
Traps are an effective way to catch and kill rats. There are several types of traps available, including snap traps, live traps, as well as electronic traps. Choose the type of trap that works best for you and place them in areas where you’ve seen rat activity. Bait the traps with food that rats find appealing, such as peanut butter.
Seal Entry Points:
Rats can enter your loft through small cracks and holes in the walls and roof. Identify any potential entry points and seal them with wire mesh or wire wool as well as expanding foam. It is important not to use only expanding foam, as they can gnaw through this. Pay particular attention to gaps around pipes and cables, as rats can use these as highways to travel throughout your home.
Struggling To Remove Rats In Your Loft? Call The Experts
If your rat infestation is severe or you’re unable to get rid of the rats on your own, it’s time to call in the professionals. The longer a problem is left, the worse it is going to get.
Total Pest Control has over thirty years of experience in helping customers remove rats from their lofts. Our domestic pest control service is fast, effective, as well as competitively priced. We have a 4.7 + rating on Trustpilot.
For more established rat problems, we also offer a loft insulation removal service.
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