{"id":12778,"date":"2020-02-21T19:56:08","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T08:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=12778"},"modified":"2024-10-02T22:33:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T12:33:52","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Rats in the Roof Without Poison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-in-the-roof-without-poison-360x163.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carlos Aranguiz \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently encountered every homeowner\u2019s furry little nightmare (yes, we are talking about rats!), you\u2019re not alone. Don\u2019t let their small size mislead you &#8211; these creatures can cause significant damage to your house, contaminate food and spread diseases. If you\u2019re looking for a natural way to deal with rats in your roof space, you\u2019ve landed in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_attracts_rats_to_your_house\">What attracts rats to your house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019re probably convinced you don\u2019t want rats in your peaceful home. But do you know what attracted them to your house in the first place? Some key factors that tempt these rodents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor sanitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats don\u2019t just appear out of nowhere. If they are present, then they have easy access to food and water sources. You should always keep your roof area clean because these rodents can be attracted by every bit of garbage scattered throughout the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety and comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats are warm-blooded animals, so they seek a warm, comfortable place to nest. They will stay inside your roof space for as long as it provides them protection and shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food, food, food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your recently discovered roommates (pun intended!) aren\u2019t picky eaters. In fact, they will gladly feed on every piece of food they find. You should keep the areas where food is prepared and consumed clean and free of unprotected leftovers or crumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other pests that might nest in your roof space or on it are pigeons. <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/stop-pigeons-from-nesting-under-solar-panels\/\">Learn how to deal with them<\/a> when they nest on your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The_roof_rat__Get_to_know_the_enemy\">The roof rat &#8211; Get to know the enemy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the scurrying sound comes from above and keeps you up at night, then your unwelcome guests have probably invaded your house\u2019s roof and ceiling. Chances are, you\u2019re dealing with Roof rats, also known as Black rats. Here\u2019s how to recognise them:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roof rats are rodents with large eyes and ears, a pointed nose and a scaly long tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fur and colour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their thin body has smooth and soft fur that is usually black or dark brown with intermixed spots of black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faeces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The roof rat droppings are spindle-shaped and reach about 1\/2 inch in size, a little smaller than those of the brown rat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roof rats not only contaminate stored food and spread diseases but also chew and gnaw through solid materials. They are nocturnal animals and search for food at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habitats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can guess by their name, roof rats are good climbers and they usually build nests in the upper areas of the house. You can find them in various places, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ceilings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voids along the roofline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inside walls and sheetrock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rat mites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever heard of biting mites, you know <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/rat-mites-are-worse-than-bed-bugs\/\">rat mites can be even worse than bed bugs<\/a>, as they infest rats. They are just as bad as they sound, as they can trigger allergies and eczema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Home_remedies_to_get_rid_of_roof_rats\">Home remedies to get rid of roof rats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Killing rats with poison involves effort, mess and potential danger to children or pets in the house. If you don\u2019t want to cause unnecessary pain, you may want to try some natural rat repellents to get rid of the cheeky rodents that are hiding in your roof space without poison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the following home remedies can\u2019t do wonders &#8211; you can rely on them only if you\u2019re certain you don\u2019t have a large infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place mothballs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mothballs are a great rat repellent as they are poisonous to them. You can place a good amount of them in your attic, basement, kitchen, yard, or in any other area where you suspect rat presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note \">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>You&#8217;re probably familar with the invasive smell of mothballs. Traditionally, they&#8217;re made with <i>naphthalene<\/i> or <i>paradichlorobenzene<\/i>, which give off that characteristic smell. But the good news is that odorless ones exist! Search ones with <i>pyrethroid<\/i> if you want to avoid smelling up your attic, vents or basement.<\/p>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use peppermint oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats can\u2019t stand the smell of peppermint oil. Dip some cotton balls in peppermint oil and spread them throughout the rat-prone areas. If you don\u2019t have peppermint oil, great alternatives are citronella oil and castor oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pour ammonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammonia is a fantastic rat repellent. Its strong odour keeps rats away for good. In a bowl, mix \u00bc water, 2 cups of regular ammonia, and 2 tablespoons of detergent. Place the bowl in the infested area and let it do its magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sprinkle pepper flakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pepper flakes have a sharp and unpleasant smell that rats can\u2019t stand. It also makes it difficult for them to breathe. Sprinkle it around areas where rats like to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slice onion and garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The smell of onions and garlic is not just unpleasant to humans, it also works the same way on rats. Place slices of onions outside their holes anywhere you\u2019ve seen them. It will push them away and they won\u2019t want to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you will have to replace the onions with fresh ones as they will rot within a couple of days. Throw away the old ones, as they can be toxic to kids and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread instant potato powder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprinkle instant potato powder around areas where you\u2019ve seen rats. When they consume the powder, it will cause inflammation inside their intestines and kill them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/get-rid-of-dead-rat-smell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Dead Rat Smell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-remove-dead-rat-smell-featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Get Rid of Dead Rat Smell - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Dead Rat Smell &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/get-rid-of-dead-rat-smell\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Dead Rat Smell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Get Rid of Dead Rat Smell\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Signs_of_an_infestation_despite_all_of_your_efforts\">Signs of an infestation despite all of your efforts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you have tried all of the tips mentioned above, but have been unsuccessful, and the rats still wander around your roof. You may be dealing with a large infestation that you won\u2019t be able to deal with on your own. The most efficient and reliable way to eliminate rats for good is by hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/rodent-pest-control\/\">professional rat exterminator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We at Fantastic Services offer a great option, including <strong>3 main steps<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>inspection<\/strong>, <strong>baiting<\/strong> and <strong>sealing entry points<\/strong> of the rats\u2019 hideouts. We provide you with professional pest controllers who will determine the level of the damage and will effectively treat the problem so that there is no future damage to your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Professional rat control service near you!<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">We will make sure your home is safe and rodent-free.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"172\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/pest-control.png\" alt=\"Professional rat control service near you!\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Rat_prevention_tips\">Rat prevention tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the furry rodents are gone from your roof, you can finally sleep in peace. Now it\u2019s time to prevent future infestations and learn how to keep rats away for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your house clean and tidy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pests enjoy clutter and will happily live in a place with a lot of it. That\u2019s why you need to keep your property clutter-free. Remove any piles of newspapers and wood away from your home. Clean your home thoroughly at least once a week. If your attic is full of old cardboard boxes, consider getting rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repair your home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats can get inside very tiny cracks and crevices. Seal up any holes or cracks in your roof area with silicone caulk and make sure that all windows and vents are properly screened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Store food in airtight containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rodents have a very sensitive sense of smell, so they can be easily attracted to any food left out in the open. Cover the rubbish bin at all times. If you have a pet, store their food in rat-proof containers. When feeding your beloved pet, try to give them just enough food for one serving. As it won\u2019t stay in their bowl for too long and attract the pesky rodents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider getting a cat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are not just great companions but will keep your home safe from rats. They will hunt the rodents and will kill them when they get their paws on them. No rat will want to step close to your home knowing that you have a cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mice-rats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/getting-rid-of-mice-rats-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &amp; Mice - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mice-rats\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowing what attracts rats to your property will help you stop them from coming back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best way to deal with rats in the roof is by preventing them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural remedies will help you get rid of rats in the roof but are not as effective as using chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve recently encountered every homeowner\u2019s furry little nightmare (yes, we are talking about rats!), you\u2019re not alone. 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