We have several rats in the attic. We tried rat traps and pioson, but none seem to work. Now we want to try cats.
2006-09-17 13:37:17 · 18 answers · asked by blacknight418 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It depends on whether you really mean rats or if you just categorize all rodents as rats. Rats are really big and can be dangerous. If you have put poison out do not use a cat as they may get into the poison as well. Even though I have two cats one of which is a great mouser I go ahead and set traps baited with peanut butter. Of course get the correct size traps for your problem. After you use a trap 3 - 4 times either disinfect it or use new ones because the rat/mouse will smell the blood and won't go near it. We life in a rural area and we have field mice that come in during certain weather conditions. I promise you traps with pb work. One more thing to consider. Have you actually seen rats/mice? Sometimes squirrels will make their home in an attic as will bats and other small critters that can find a way in. All in all, your best bet might just be calling in a pest control expert. Do not try to remove squirrels or bats by yourself. They can easily pass rabies and other diseases on to you.
Best of luck ridding your home of these house squatters!
By the way, cats are a big responsibility. Please do not get one just to control your pest problem. They are extremely intellegent creatures and need and deserve love, care and committment and should not just be used and thrown away!
2006-09-17 14:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by fishergirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keeping some cats around will drive the rats out.
2006-09-17 13:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by blood_red_mustang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,the cats will work,but understand after you used the poison,if the cat eats the rat,it will be poisoned too. But most of the time,they will just kill it and bring it to you.
2006-09-17 13:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cats would work but I would ask if the cat is a good mouser or not. I got a cat from the Humane society for the same reason you did and she is just the laziest cat ever and doesnt catch anything. On the good side though, i fell in love with her and kept her anyway, but she is a horrible mouser lol If that doesnt work, try leaving out coca cola. Rats cant burp and they will drink the cola and die because they cant burp. My brothers used to do that to the rats for fun. Or you could leave out chewing gum because they cant digest it and will die from it. Good luck
2006-09-17 13:48:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats aren't normally able to kill full-grown rats: they can be huge. I'd be more inclined to get a small terrier-type dog like a Jack Russell, as they are bred for this sort of thing.
2006-09-17 13:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most cats will catch and kill mice/rats. sometimes rats can get almost as big as the cat though...so if you want to get a cat just to kill your rodents, i would think carefully about it first. are you willing to take care of the cats?? if not call a peat control guy to help you instead.
2006-09-17 13:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by alicendra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rats can be too big and tough for a cat to kill. either get a psycho evil cat, or a big dog
2006-09-17 14:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by maconheira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rat poison and plug the holes. You are most likely killing rats but new ones are moving in.
2006-09-17 13:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poisons usually take a couple of days to work. Have you tried any of the humane traps?
2006-09-17 13:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats work
2006-09-17 13:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋