Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: How to Prevent a Rat Infestation

The most common rat found near settlements in
North America is the Rattus norvegicus or
Norwegian brown rat. Minus the tail, it can grow
up to 10 inches long and weigh around 10 oz
though larger specimens have been found. Since
brown rats make their homes with us, they are a
major health concern. Rats can damage your
property when they make nests and scavenge for
food. These are serious problems but a more
pressing concern is their waste. Rat urine and
droppings can contaminate our food and water
supplies which can cause adverse affects on the
immune system. Rats are known to transmit many
types of diseases including viral hemorrhagic
fever and leptospirosis. A female brown rat can
produce 5 litters with 8 - 10 pups every year
which is why controlling infestations before they
happen is so important. One of the most efficient
ways to control these pests is through the use of
rat poison.

Before you use rat poison, you should determine
how the animals are getting into your house. If
they have access inside your living spaces, look
for the holes and seal them. Rats that occupy
your attic, basement or walls most likely came
from outside. Carefully inspect the exterior of
your house. Make sure any attic and basement
ventilation holes are properly screened. Rats are
natural climbers. Check where the power, cable or
telephone lines come in. Also, make sure to trim
back bushes and trees away from your house and
roof.

Once you have secured your property now you
should start laying out rat poison bait traps.
There are a variety of rat poisons available and
if one is not working you can always spice up the
bait with either bacon or peanut butter. Rat
poison works effectively in the areas where rats
travel back and forth to their nests. To figure
out where this is, look for rat droppings. You
can also sprinkle baby powder on the floors to
figure out their patterns of movement. Rat poison
traps should be spaced out about 10 feet apart to
maximize effectiveness. Rat poison should always
be used cautiously if you have animals or
children.

Keeping rats out of your home has always been an
age old problem. Wherever we have shelter and
food, we have rats. To stay healthy and hygienic,
their populations must be kept in check. Even
when you think you have solved the rat problem,
you must remain vigilant. Leave rat poison in the
same areas you had a problem and monitor the bait
to see if you have any stragglers. There may also
be circumstances where the problem can be too
much for one person to handle. Large scale
infestations made need the services of a
professional exterminator.

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For more information regarding rat control and
rat poison visit
http://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/th/rat_poison

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