How Can I Keep Rats Away From My Home?

How Can I Keep Rats Away From My Home?

Rat infestation can be a nightmare for homeowners because they can cause a huge amount of damage in a short space of time.  They can also be noisy, keeping people awake at night scratching and scurrying about in cavity walls and ceilings. They spread human diseases which is one the main reasons people are adverse to them and use their name as a mild swear word.  They are very hard to toilet train so leave wee and droppings lying around.

So what can you do about it?

Make sure your household rubbish is disposed of properly.  Don't leave food scraps and split rubbish bags lying around as this will attract rodents.  Their sense of smell is keen and they can detect the smell of food from some distance.

Don't dispose of organic rubbish in cardboard boxes as they breakdown, are easier to chew through and will do little to deter pests.  Dustbins, particularly the metal variety are ideal to protect your rubbish from invaders.  Make sure the life fit properly and don't blow off in the wind.

The new Rat Deterrent Flooring from Hammer Technologies is ideal for keeping rats away from your home.  Use it to create a rat free zone around your property.