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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most effective rat trap?

For most infestations a well-placed snap trap is the most effective rat trap — it kills instantly, costs little and is easy to set in numbers along active runs. Electronic traps suit indoor use where you want a clean, no-contact kill, while cage (live-catch) traps are best only where snap traps and poison must be avoided. Browse the full range on our rat traps page.

How do you get rid of rats permanently?

Getting rid of rats permanently takes three things done together: proof the building so new rats cannot enter, trap the rats already inside, and bait any that remain. Seal gaps around pipes and drains with the PipeGuard Ratblocker, set rat traps along active runs, and use rodenticide in secured bait stations until activity stops. Skipping the proofing step is why most rat problems return.

How do you draw a rat out of hiding?

Rats only leave cover to feed, so the reliable way to draw one out is to remove every other food source and place a strong-smelling bait — peanut butter, chocolate or dried fruit — on a trap along the wall it travels. Rats follow edges and avoid open space, so set traps tight against skirting, runs and corners rather than out in the open.

How do you 100% get rid of rats?

No single product is 100% on its own — reliable control comes from combining exclusion, trapping and baiting, then keeping it up until there are no fresh droppings, gnaw marks or noise for a clear two weeks. Proof the entry points, trap hard, bait in secured stations, and leave one or two monitoring traps down afterwards to catch any return.