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Muddy_Hi-Lux
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   Old Thread  #16 28 Jun 2024 at 12.45pm  0  Login    Register
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Or frying pan to the fire.
Fivenil
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   Old Thread  #15 6 Jun 2024 at 12.45pm  0  Login    Register
Definitely need to find where they are coming in from. My friend had rats in her flat and she was on the 1st floor! Found where they were getting in and had the hole sealed up.
pkr2dollar
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   Old Thread  #14 4 Jun 2024 at 3.19pm  0  Login    Register
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I have tried this spray. Recommend it
iancarpio
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   Old Thread  #13 4 Jun 2024 at 3.17pm  0  Login    Register
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Thank you for sharing this product.
iancarpio
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   Old Thread  #12 19 Oct 2023 at 2.30pm  0  Login    Register
Thank you for your advice!

I've used the spray recommended here, and it worked. I never thought that some oils could deter rodents.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #11 11 Oct 2023 at 6.35pm  0  Login    Register
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...very good
tazi
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   Old Thread  #10 9 Oct 2023 at 8.18pm  0  Login    Register
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mal
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mal
   Old Thread  #9 9 Oct 2023 at 5.40pm  0  Login    Register
I'd say a general election, but it's looking like it would only be a temporary respite...
framey
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   Old Thread  #8 7 Oct 2023 at 8.26pm  0  Login    Register
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They never said if they found out though
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #7 7 Oct 2023 at 2.58am  1  Login    Register
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Welcome indeed
I'd be trying to find out where they're getting in 1st, prevention is better than cure.
I'm with you re not poisoning. Re oils I believe they work very well, rats are very clean animals and dislike cleaning them off apparently. I'd just be aware essential oils can distress dogs if licked of paws or gotten on the nose.

Have you seen the bucket and roller trap, see YouTube. Its typically used with water in the bucket to drown them but you can use a deeper bucket without water, then you can release them somewhere away from your property. There's got to be more humane type traps on there
Worth a look

Then there's the 3rd dog option...a ratter!
madi
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   Old Thread  #6 6 Oct 2023 at 9.51pm  0  Login    Register
get yourself a couple of farm cats, that will soon sort it
JasonM
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   Old Thread  #5 6 Oct 2023 at 7.56pm  0  Login    Register
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Welcome to the carp forum, interesting first post

If rats are already in your basement god only knows where else they are, I’d be inclined to seek professional advice.
Darkieallard
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   Old Thread  #4 6 Oct 2023 at 1.12pm  0  Login    Register
I have these in my garage and they seem to keep the mice at bay, the best food ive found is boilies smeared in peanut butter

Mouse Traps
Teddybare
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   Old Thread  #3 6 Oct 2023 at 1.09am  0  Login    Register
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UB40 know the answer 👍
teamxray1
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   Old Thread  #2 5 Oct 2023 at 5.48pm  1  Login    Register
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You can use this AMZ BRAND mouse repellent spray. I had success with it. It's eco-friendly, made from plants, and has a peppermint fragrance. I applied it once a day near spots where I'd seen them and entrances, and within a week, they were gone. And don't worry about your dogs; I have a furry pal, too, and he was just fine with it.
iancarpio
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   Old Thread  #1 5 Oct 2023 at 5.46pm  0  Login    Register
Hi guys,

Having a big problem with rats in my basement, and I don't know what to use for efficiently getting rid of them. I installed some traps, but they still appear from nowhere.

I don't want to use poisons because I have two dogs, so I don't want to harm them somehow. Any advice/recommendations?
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