Solutions to eRATicate Roof Rats

Home Maintenance

Home Proofing Against Rats

• Roof rats will find openings for access into attic spaces
• Once a potential entrance is found the rat will gnaw to enlarge the opening
• Expanding foam works best in larger penetration
• Caulk all cracks & small holes
• Use mesh to cover all other openings in fascia, vents and attic openings
• Secure pet doors at night

Landscape Care

Landscape Care

• Cut tree branches 24” away from roof edge
• Prune interlocking trees
• Thin oleanders and clean all debris underneath
• Trim and thin all ivy, bushes, and ground cover
• Cut back foliage around fences & overhead wires
• Remove all debris piles and organize any salvage
• Stack firewood 18” above the ground
• Clean up and organize yard sheds

Limit Food and Water Sources

• Promptly and completely harvest fruit and nuts
• Safe guard vegetable gardens 
• Do not leave pet food or water outside overnight
• Keep yard clean of pet waste
• Feed birds on cleanable surface
• Supervise water features, ponds, or pools
• Secure trash containers
• Cover your BBQ grill 

Work with Neighbors

Work with Your Neighbors

• Share roof rat facts with your immediate neighbors
• Inform neighbors of the proactive measures implemented
• Organize work parties to assist in property clean-ups

Snap Traps

Snap Traps

• Bait trap with peanut butter and pecan, then tie to pecan trigger  
• Secure snap traps to attic structure with screws, nails or strings, so a trapped rat can not carry off trap
• Place outside snap traps in box to protect children, pets and wild birds

Rat Zappers

Benefits:

• Kills both mice and rats
• Works fast & painless
• No poisons needed
• It’s clean (no blood)

Rat Zappers:

• Are reusable
• Are ideal for attics and storage rooms
• Cost around $30/unit 

PUBS & Just One Bite®

PUBS – Personal Use Bait Station

• PUBS containing Just One Bite® are the most effective method for eliminating and controlling roof rats, especially when they are used in conjunction with snap traps 
• Just One Bite® is the most effective rodenticide. It's a Bromadiolone poison that is available at selected local home improvement, livestock feed, and hardware stores 
• The PUBS unit will protect the Just One Bite® poison from the weather and sunlight, extending its viability