How to Get Rid of Rats at Home in Nigeria

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Rats are known carriers of several types of diseases which can lead to

serious illnesses and death. One such diseases is Lassa fever which

has claimed many lives in Nigeria. Rats are pests that can intrude

your home and cause a nuisance with you not knowing what to do about

it. Rats require shelter, food, and water for survival and since they

can find these in a house, they stay. Many times, it is a tough task

to get rid of rats. This is because rats breed very easily. These

rodents reach sexual maturity in about 4 to 5 weeks. They also have a

litter size of about 6 to 12 pubs. They begin weaning the pubs after

21 days. What this means is that in about 3 weeks, you will have an

additional 6 to 12 rats running around your house and invading your

space and it can only get worse. The most commonly found rats are the

Norway rats and Roof rats, these ones are easily attracted to garbage,

food droppings, fruits, and other sweet things in your home. Rats

carry even more deadly diseases than Lassa fever. Rats target places

such as the Kitchen, pipelines, and cabinets. This article provides

you with information on how to get rid of rats in your homes in

Nigeria. Many poisonous remedies sold in the markets can be dangerous

for the health of yourself and other family members. Below are various

remedies that are inexpensive and can be referred to as natural home

remedies that you can use in getting rid of rodents in your homes.









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Ways to get rid of Rats at home



Ammonia



This is a colourless gas with a distinct odour composed of nitrogen

and hydrogen atoms.







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Ingredients



2 spoons of detergent



A quarter glass of water







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2 cups of regular ammonia



Mix all these together in a bowl. Place it where rats appear

frequently. Rats cannot stand the smell of ammonia and thus run away

because of it.



Moth Balls



Mothballs are small balls of chemical pesticide and deodorant which

are used when storing clothing and other articles susceptible to

damage from mold. Mothballs tend to repel rats. Mothballs are easy to

find in Nigeria. You can find them in market places and they are ready

to use with no preparations involved. Place a few in hidden places to

keep the rats away.



Note: Take proper care not touch mothballs with your bare hands.







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Peppermint Oil



This is the essential oil made from peppermint leaves. Peppermint oil

can be used to prevent rats because they cannot stand its pungent

smell. All you have to do is dip some cotton wool or balls in the

peppermint oil and place them in places you find rats the most in your

house (rat-prone area). This works wonders. You can also grow mint

plants around your house to drive away rats.



Owl’s Feather



Owl’s feather scares away rats and forces them out. Try placing some

owl’s feather in rat holes.



Pepper



The smell of pepper makes it hard for the rats to breathe. All you

need to do is sprinkle some crushed pepper in rat holes and other

corners of your house. Keep repeating this until you notice results.



Bay Leaf



Bay leaf is common in Nigeria and also easy to find. Rats think bay

leaf is food and they eat it. But it is actually poisonous for them

and kills them. Put some bay leaves in the rat holes and another

rat-prone area. Keep repeating the process until you notice all of the

rats are gone.



Onions



This is a very effective way of getting rid of rats naturally. Rats

hate the smell of onions and it helps drive them away. Just slice an

onion and keep it inside or near the rat holes.



Make Your Own Trap



Setting up traps is one of the best ways to get rid of rats quickly.

All you need to do is put a bait in the trap so as to attract it. Bait

could be dried fish or cheese, which is one of rat’s favourite. As

the rat tries to eat this, it will be caught in the trap. After the

trap has caught the rat, you can take the trap far away from the house

so the rat never comes back.







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Note: Wear gloves when setting a trap



Dried Snake Litter/ Cat Litter



Buy some of the dried snake litter and put them in areas rats are

likely to visit. The rats will run away because of the fear of snakes.

Some also use cat litters but some infected rats are attracted to cat

litters. When using this method, please be extra careful and keep out

of the reach of children.



Also when using this method, you need to be extra careful not to

attract snakes to your area. If you see a snake or suspect snakes have

visited your place, the best people to contact are the Snake Catchers

Brisbane for fast response times.



Human Hair



Rats cannot bear the sight of the human hair. This can also be an

effective way to repel rats. Take a few strands of hair and throw them

inside rat holes, or other rat prone areas. If the rats eat the hair,

they will die.



Cow dung



Some use cow dung to drive away rats. Take some cow dung cakes and

spread them in your backyard or garden. When rats eat the cow dung, it

will inflame their stomach and cause death.



Baby powder



This is a mild remedy for getting rid of rats. This method might not

be all that effective; however, you can try it. Sprinkle some baby

powder at corners of your house and other rat-prone areas. This powder

intoxicates the rodents and could help you get rid of them to some

extent.



Steel wool



This is often referred to as iron sponge in Nigeria. You can use steel

wool to create barriers. Rats find it hard to nibble on steel wool.

When you block their access with this, you will be able to get rid of

them.



Ensure good sanitation



Ensure you maintain a clean environment at all times. Rats are

attracted to dirty environments. Make a habit of cleaning your

environment by disposing of dump refuse and ensuring all trash cans

are properly closed. Also, by destroying all potential shelters and

breeding places for rats. This way, you can have a rat-free home.

















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