In addition to being nuisance pests, rats can cause property damage and spread diseases. If you’ve noticed signs of rat activity in or around your Polk County, Florida property, then here are a few safe ways to keep rats out of your yard.
How to Keep Rats Out of Your Yard
- Clean Up Your Yard
Debris provides rats a place to hide in your yard. If you have piles of wood, mulch, or other clippings, store them high off the ground and away from penetrable structures. Trim any shrubs and trees away from your home, and pick up piles of clutter that rats can dwell inside.
- Get Rid of Food Sources
Removing food sources will be a quick way to get rid of rats. If you store pet food outside, make sure it’s tightly sealed. Pick up food bowls when they’re not in use, and make sure any pet waste is properly disposed of. Rats will also use gardens as a food source. If you want to grow fruits or vegetables, try planting your garden close to your property’s edge. Plants such as onions, garlic, and mint leaves can also help drive rats away.
- Remove Standing Water
Water bowls and birdbaths provide rats convenient access to water. Make sure these features are empty when not in use. Leaking hoses, pipes, or faucets should also be tightened up. Rats can chew through many materials to get to your water supply, so your piping should be regularly checked and reinforced.
- Inspect Your Home
If rats are in your yard, there’s a chance they’ve already made it inside your home. Make sure the rats don’t have a way inside by sealing your doors, windows, and pipes using sealant spray, wood plants, or steel wool.
- Call a Rat Removal Professional
The quickest and safest way to get rats out of your yard is to call a wildlife removal professional. The experts at Critter Control® of Polk County are equipped to remove rats using our safe and humane CritterSafe® methods. Our four-step process includes a complimentary inspection, eco-friendly removal, permanent exclusion and prevention methods, and even property damage repair.
Safe and Reliable Polk County Rat Removal
Whether you have an existing wildlife problem or want to prevent one from starting, the experts at Critter Control® of Polk County will quickly and safely remove rats and other unwanted wildlife from your property efficiently and permanently. To permanently keep rats out of your yard, call Critter Control® of Polk County at 863-204-2815, schedule an inspection, and receive a free estimate for our rat removal services.
