Use of rat traps is one of the most effective ways of eliminating rats from your home or business property. For you to get the best results and end the frustration associated with rat infestation, you must ensure that rat traps are used correctly. However, you need to learn How to Use Rat Traps first. This entails how you set them, the bait you use and where you place them. Remember that you will need several rat traps because the rats are likely to be more than you anticipated.
The most popular rat traps are snap traps and live or electric traps. The former are suitable when you are dealing with many rats while the latter are suitable when you are dealing with only one or two rats.
Tips to use rat traps
Use the right size of rat traps
Some people confuse mice with rats. The size of mouse traps is smaller than that of rat traps. This means that you will not be able to catch any rat if you use a mouse trap. Ensure that you buy a rat trap for you to eliminate rats
Read instructions
Follow the instructions in the manual when setting up the traps. If the trap involves setting the trigger, ensure that it is set to the right sensitivity or level. Some traps, such as electric rat traps, will require you to insert batteries and switch them on. Do not be worried because the instructions are always easy to follow even for new users.
Bait
Put the right amount of bait (if necessary) in the correct places. Each rat trap designed to use bait has a designated place where the bait should be placed. Peanut butter is the best rat trap bait. The bait should be sticky, tasty and have a strong smell.
Strategic location
Place the r
at traps in places where the rats usually pass or go to feed (rats’ high activity areas). These places are usually referred to as rat highways. Most rats like areas where there is food, along walls, dark places and behind objects. The traps should also be positioned in such a way that it will be easier for the rats to trigger them.
Use multiple traps at once
The number of rats is likely to be higher than your estimation. Therefore it is recommended to use multiple traps so as to increase the possibility of trapping all rats. The traps should be placed 15 to 12 feet apart. Last but not least, be checking the traps frequently so as to dispose trapped rats or change baits.