{"id":3149,"date":"2023-02-27T16:33:37","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T20:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2023-03-09T17:31:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T21:31:41","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-rats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Rats"},"content":{"rendered":"The Black Rat and Brown Rat are among the most common pests found in Quebec\u2019s urban neighborhoods. Unfortunately, these rodents pose both health and safety risks to the human population.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn addition to transmitting diseases such as leptospirosis, bubonic plague and Haverhill fever, rats gnaw on electrical wires and pipes and can cause significant property damage.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you notice rats on your property or in your home, act quickly! Follow these tips from our <\/span>Quebec pest management technicians<\/span><\/a> to learn how to get rid of rats in your backyard or house.<\/span>\r\n

How to get rid of rats from your house<\/span><\/h2>\r\nLike other omnivorous rodents, rats seek out safe habitats with easy access to food and water. Urban centers and large cities offer just the sort of conditions they prefer, making rodent infestation a common problem in Quebec.<\/span>\r\n\r\nProfessional <\/span>rat exterminators<\/span><\/a> can recommend ways to get rid of rats, including both preventative measures and extermination methods. You can take steps to minimize the risk of a serious infestation.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt is not always possible to get rid of rats once and for all using home-made solutions. Timing is important: the longer it takes to control the proliferation, the more complicated and expensive it becomes to get rid of rats from your backyard or house.<\/span>\r\n

Natural ways to get rid of rats<\/span><\/h3>\r\nIt is always easier to prevent a rat infestation than to get rid of rats from a home or backyard. Ideally, you should do everything you can to prevent rats from invading in the first place.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThere are several natural repellents you can buy that will discourage rats from coming into your immediate surroundings.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo keep rats away from your home, spray lavender, citronella, eucalyptus or peppermint in areas where you suspect there could be rat activity.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo keep rats away from your backyard, try planting rosemary, mint or thyme.<\/span>\r\n

Everyday household products<\/span><\/h3>\r\nYou likely have at least one of these everyday products in your cupboards already, meaning you can <\/span>take action today to get rid of rats from your home<\/b>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOver-the-counter rat repelling products include:<\/span>\r\n