Install metal door sweeps, cover vents with mesh, and seal gaps around utility lines and pipes. 3. Sanitation (Remove Survival Resources)
Rats can squeeze through gaps as small as 0.5 inches (about the size of a quarter). Check around pipes, vents, door sweeps, and rooflines. 2. Exclusion (Proofing Your Home) HOW TO GET RID OF RATS
Look for fresh droppings (1–2 cm), greasy rub marks along walls (smear marks), gnaw marks on wood or wires, and active burrows in the garden. Install metal door sweeps, cover vents with mesh,
Sealing entry points is the most essential long-term step to prevent a comeback. Install metal door sweeps
Rats are nocturnal and adaptable, so you must first find where they are active.