Rats are dangerous rodents and their presence in the house should not be tolerated. They damage property, threaten health, and sometimes even life. There are bacteria and microbes on the fur, paws, and mouths of these animals. Rats are carriers of the plague, and it is largely because of them that the famous plague epidemic in the 14th century could not be stopped for so long. They also spread salmonellosis, yersiniosis, rabies, tularemia, and leptosyrosis. Diseases are transmitted through direct contact with a rat. Also, pathogens remain on contact surfaces, in water and food. You did not see where the rat ran, and you can become infected at any time.
Pests don't just spread viruses. They chew furniture, food, objects of art, destroy heat and vapor barriers, and gnaw cables. Because of them, a fire occurs, the integrity of the waterproofing is compromised, and mold spreads throughout the house.
Rats are pack animals. If there are many of them, they attack. They bite a small dog or cat to death. Cases of attacks on people have been recorded, incl. on babies.
To prevent rats from entering your home, do not forget about preventive measures.
- Use barrier protection. Traps, nets for windows and ventilation, and ultrasound against rats are suitable for this.
- Do the cleaning. Rodent pests eat leftovers, love garbage, and find food in leftover food. By depriving rats of food, you are depriving them of a reason to visit your home.
- Seal openings, cracks and cracks. Through them, pests enter an apartment or house. And in dark, quiet places, where they are rarely cleaned, rodents make a nest and raise their offspring. Thorough cleaning is a way to avoid settling of the territory or (if it was not possible) to detect uninvited residents in time.
- If there are contaminated areas nearby, act, don’t wait. Even if there are rats in the neighboring house now and do not show interest in yours, one day they will become cramped. The colony is growing rapidly, rodents are looking for a new shelter and find it where there are minimal threats to them. If you know that your neighbors have pests, suggest using rat poison.
But what is the best effective rat repellent to buy?
The best rat repellents
Deratizers recommend these remedies for rats and mice:
- ultrasonic repeller "Electrocat";
- ultrasound "Tornado";
- poison "Rat Death";
- foam "Brodifakum";
- poison "Primatox";
- poison "Ratobor";
- poison "Storm";
- Alt glue.
All of these drugs and devices work, but each in its own way. Decide what result and how quickly you want to get it. To do this, evaluate:
- active and additive substances included in the composition of the products;
- level of safety for people and animals;
- type of impact;
- peculiarities.
Ultrasonic repeller "Electrocat"
If you cannot tolerate chemicals, you should buy an ultrasonic rat repeller “Electrocat”. This repeller does not contain poisons, chemicals, aromatic substances, attractants, etc. Its “active ingredients” are sound waves.
The radius of destruction of such a wave is 400 sq.m. Pests have sensitive hearing that cannot tolerate changes in acoustic vibrations. Alternating frequencies provoke feelings of anxiety, discomfort and panic in rats. The result is complete extermination of the population. Rodents prefer to run to another place and not listen to sound vibrations.
“Electrocat” has two operating modes: “day” and “night”.
At night, the “cat” emits signals in the ultrasonic and sound ranges. Such fluctuations are unpleasant for humans, and even more so for pests. To avoid getting irritated, leave the room for a while. During the day, the repeller emits vibrations in the ultrasonic range. This mode is the safest for people. A person does not hear ultrasound, so the wave will not harm him. But if there are guinea pigs and hamsters in the house, “Electrocat” will not work. These animals have sensitive hearing and can detect disturbing signals.
To operate "Electrocat" you need a twelve-volt current source of 0.15A. The signal angle is 110°. Service life - 10 years. Ultrasound from rats is placed in an open place at a maximum distance of 30 cm. from the floor.
How to use grain bait
Grain bait is poured onto the substrate. You can use used lids, cardboard boxes, plastic containers, trays, etc. The layout rate depends on the drug used (see instructions) and the number of rodents, most often the following dosage is used - 1 tbsp. spoon against mice or 2 tbsp. spoons against rats.
Baits are placed in places where traces of rodent activity (gnaws, droppings) are found, places of movement, next to discovered burrows, in corners, under shelves, racks and objects, along walls after 2-4 m. The layout is repeated after 7–10 m if necessary. days before the rodents disappear, and as the substrates become empty.
Grain bait against rodents. Using bait stations to safely use grain baits
"Ratobor"
"Ratobor" is the best remedy for rats in a private home. The chemical exterminates black and gray rats, fights against water rats and house mice.
The active ingredient of the pesticide is brodifacoum. This is a powerful anticoagulant that prevents blood from clotting. The rodent dies from bleeding, but its body does not decompose. "Ratobor" is a poison for rats with a mummifying effect. Also, before death, the pest feels severe suffocation and strives for fresh air - that is, from your home. Rare bodies remain in the rooms. The composition contains attractants, so rats prefer the poison to other foods.
The manufacturer offers four poison options.
- Dough briquette "Ratobor". These tiles are suitable for dry and wet rooms, incl. granaries, basements, sewers, etc.
- Grain bait. Rodents love grain, and Ratobor attracts their attention. One package of mummifying poison for rats is designed for an area of 30 square meters.
- Gel concentrate. To prepare such bait you will need a base: cereals, bread or another product that rats like. Mix it with Ratobor, spread it in habitats - and the poison for rats is ready.
- Granules. Ready rat bait. This mummifying rat poison works just like grain.
"Ratobor" belongs to the fourth class of danger, it is harmless to people and pets. But wear PPE when preparing and dispensing poison.
Active ingredients used in grain baits against rodents
Grain baits use various active ingredients, most often the following:
- Bromadiolone is the most common poison of modern drugs against rodents, it belongs to the second generation anticoagulants (grain baits - “Ratobor”, “Eurogard”, “Absolon”, “Clean House”, “Zookoumarin Neo”, “BoyKot”, “Gryzunoff”, “ Mr.Mouse", "Zernotsin-neo", "Help", etc.);
- diphenacin (“Brownie”, “Trap”, etc.);
- zoocoumarin (“Rubit”, “Zookoumarin neo”, etc.);
- triphenacin (“Tornado”, etc.);
- brodifacoum (“Anti-rodent-hunter”, “Efa”, “Storm”, etc.).
Poison "Rat Death"
Rat Death poison is also an effective remedy for rats in a private home. Its composition, like that of Ratobor, includes the anticoagulant brodifacoum 0.005% and food additives. The poison acts in a similar way: the rats feel suffocated, try to leave the room, run out into the street, where they die. Because baits are introduced into the composition, the pest eats “Rat Death” - even when other products are available. This will protect your property and eliminate rats. Already on the third day, the pest begins to experience spasms and suffocation, and on the seventh or eighth day the entire population dies.
The main advantage of the drug is its antimicrobial and antimicrobial components. Thanks to them, the pesticide retains its properties for a long time and does not lose its effectiveness.
“Rat Death” refers to low-toxic toxic chemicals of the fourth hazard class. The poison is non-toxic for people and warm-blooded animals. But it is recommended to place the drug away from pets and children and wear PPE when working.
Foam "Brodirat"
When planning to buy poison for rats and mice, consider Brodifacoum as an option. The formula of this pesticide is based on the single-dose anticoagulant brodifacoum. One dose is enough to cause death.
Brodifacoum enters the rodent's intestines and disrupts blood clotting. The level of vitamin K in the blood decreases, and the enzyme epoxide reductase necessary for its restoration is not produced. The rat dies in three to four days.
The peculiarity of this rat poison is its release form. "Brodifakum" is a foam that spreads throughout the room and easily covers surfaces. The foam attracts rodents, and they eat it with pleasure. The foam also sticks to the animal’s paws and fur. The pest carries the poison into the burrow, where other members of the colony eat the bait and become infected. Some pests may never even leave the hole, and will still try Brodifacoum. A week later the colony dies.
The foam has been assigned the fourth hazard class; it can be used in food industry enterprises, workshops, offices and, of course, in homes.
Conclusions and recommendations
- For safe use, it is recommended to use bait stations - small special plastic structures that solve the problem of inaccessibility of poisonous grain to domestic animals (cats, dogs, geese, chickens, etc.).
- Rodents “master” the entire territory, so it is not the large volume of one dose that is important, but as many small doses as possible along the routes of movement of rodents. The more placement points, the more effectively the bait will work.
- Alternate medications with different active ingredients, use two-component baits.
See the material “Rodents in the garden - who causes harm and what should be done?”
"Primatox"
"Primatox" is a powerful poison for rats, harmless to humans. The toxic chemical belongs to the fourth, lowest, hazard class. All you need to do is wear gloves and protect your respiratory system. Primatox will not harm you or your pets. But the rodents will be destroyed in five to fifteen days.
The basis of the pesticide formula is bromadylion. This poison causes blood to clot and kills the rodent three to four days after eating the bait. Have no doubt: the rodent will try Primatox, and not your food. The formula of the poison contains attractants and additives for taste. You can buy Primatox rat repellent with the taste of meat, bread, roasted seeds, even beer.
Place Primatox briquettes near the suspected rat nest. Leave the bait near garbage containers, under sewer pipes, in a ventilation shaft, behind the refrigerator. Pets are not interested in briquettes, but to be on the safe side, place the poison in a container with a small rat hole. When working with poison, wear protective equipment. Wash your hands after spreading the pesticide.
One Primatox briquette is enough for twenty rats.
"Tornado"
"Tornado" is another ultrasonic rat repeller. Like "Electrocat", it is harmless to humans, but has a detrimental effect on hamsters, guinea pigs and decorative rats.
A special feature of this ultrasound is its dust and moisture protection. It can be installed in the house, on the street, on the veranda, in a damp basement, in the garage, etc. The device only needs a 220V socket to operate. You can leave it turned on for a month, the case does not overheat and does not ignite. Tornado has a manufacturer's warranty.
The device is silent, a person does not detect ultrasonic waves. In rats, acoustic vibrations cause a feeling of anxiety. Interestingly, rats can adapt to ultrasound when necessary. To prevent this, Tornado changes frequency every 15.
The repeller is installed on the floor at a height of ~30cm. If this is not possible, you can hang it on a bracket and direct the signal from top to bottom.
"Storm"
"Storm" is a powerful and fast-acting remedy. Used in the fight against rats and house mice. The drug increases the permeability of blood vessels. It provokes external and internal bleeding, and then causes the death of rodents. The death of pests occurs when the drug is ingested once into the digestive system.
The composition of "Storm" includes these active and additive substances:
- The active component is flocumaren - an anticoagulant that inhibits the functions of the blood coagulation system:
- a grain base with the addition of wax, making it easier for a rodent to eat the pesticide.
To kill pests, you can choose one of three types of poison.
- "Storm 16g" is a completely ready-to-use drug. Does not require dilution.
- "Storm pellets". The preparation does not contain wax. The edges of the pellets are serrated to encourage rodents to eat the bait.
- “Storm 4g” with added wax. Has protection against mold and soaking. Suitable for deratization of sewer systems and basements. Eating one dose is fatal.
The use of the drug requires caution. The hazard class of the pesticide is first, the highest. Wear protective gloves before placing baits. Avoid contact with the poison on skin and mucous membranes. The use of the drug is dangerous for warm-blooded animals.
Blue dye is injected into wax briquettes. Upon contact with the bait, a blue spot appears on the animal’s body. If blue marks appear on your pet's body, contact your veterinarian.
Poison clean house
Mice poisoning is considered one of the effective methods of pest control. Available in granule form. The composition includes brodifacoum, flavorings, food additives. The product attracts rodents; mice cannot pass by it and eat the poison. The average price is from 30 rubles per 100 g bag.
Advantages:
- economical consumption;
- affordable price;
- the result is noticeable after the first treatment4
- no sharp, unpleasant odor;
- ease of use.
Poison for rodents prevents blood clotting. After its absorption, the mouse dies in the first days as a result of internal bleeding, which can be caused by any even minor damage.
To work with poison, you must follow safety precautions. Use gloves. The product should not be used by persons under 18 years of age. The drug should be sprinkled in places where rodents gather, in their habitats, near burrows. It is necessary to check the integrity of the portion daily, updating it until all rodents disappear.
Eugene
Using the “Clean House” poison, we were able to control mice in our dacha in a very short period of time. Before this, I had been fighting them unsuccessfully for several years, but they kept coming back. I've already tried a bunch of remedies, but nothing helped. With this product everything went easily and quickly, I didn’t even expect it. Several months have passed since the treatment and the rodents have not returned. I am very glad. And the best thing is that there is no pungent odor, the processing is very simple and easy.
