Rats In Backyard
I just put out 4 boxes of mothballs my backyard smells terrible.
Rats in backyard. I may have to call in a professional. The strong pungent smell of ammonia is great for repelling rats from your home and yard. Repair any large cracks or holes that you may find in building structures and garden yard gates. You want a solution that s effective without being brutal or dangerous for your fur babies.
Pour this solution into bowls and keep it in places most visited by them. Remember that rats aren t picky so put the trash in the garage at night preferably in a can that has a locking lid. Old furniture appliances or other box like discards laying around a yard are just asking for a family of rats to move in so remove them to the junk yard. Now i have 2 rats living in my back yard.
Make it difficult for rats to climb up pipes and doors by using a high gloss paint. I hope it deters rats also. When rats set up shop in your backyard any plants fruits and vegetables you are growing may be affected. 2 stop feeding rats by enabling them to feast on a garbage buffet.
Rat proof the area in order to ensure new rat invasion doesn t occur. Get the kids to help with cleaning up the yard and removing all possible food sources. I used mothballs to keep cats from pooping in my flower bed in the past and it worked great. It s even more complicated when you have a pet.
Many homeowners whose yards are plagued by rats simply fail to secure their garbage cans with lids rope or cords. Addressing a rat infestation in the yard is a nerve wracking proposition for many homeowners and renters. The single best thing you can do to get your rat problem under control is to get rid of the available food and water in your backyard. Now add about two spoons of detergent and mix well.
To make ammonia rat repellent take 2 cups of ammonia and mix it with a quarter glass of plain water. They contaminate food spread disease and are linked to unsanitary conditions.