Rats have been a problem on the islands a long time. There have always been rats in the villages and towns; they are just part of daily life. White English rats have been a serious pest to everyone and because of this, many people have tried to create natural ways of getting rid of rats. They knew they could never be trusted, or even if they could live with them, their family and pets could not. The following is a compilation of some of the best ways to get rid of rats without using poison for anyone looking for easy ways to get rid of them.

Natural Ways Of Getting Rid Of Rats In The House

Identify where rats are getting in

Identify where rats are getting in

This is the first step to solving your rat problem. If you can’t identify how they are getting into your house, you won’t know how to solve the problem. Rats usually find their way inside through cracks around doors and windows, as well as holes in walls or floors. They may also use underground tunnels to get under your house, so be sure to check these areas too.

Garlic repellent

Garlic repellent is a natural, safe and effective rat repellent. You can prepare garlic spray by following these steps:

• Take three bulbs of fresh garlic, wash it thoroughly and cut off the roots.
• Peel off the outer skin of each bulb and chop it into small pieces.
• Mix this chopped garlic with water in a blender until you get a fine pulp that looks like icing sugar. Store this paste in an airtight jar for further use (in case you make more than what you need). For best results, store your homemade rodent repellent in warm areas such as closets or basements where rats tend to frequent most often.

Hair spray

• Spray a little hair spray right on that rat. Hair spray will make it uncomfortable, but won’t kill the rat.
• This is only a temporary solution; you should use this trick in conjunction with other methods to get rid of rats in the long run.

Aluminum foil

If you’re surrounded by rats, use aluminum foil to keep them out of your house. Rats are not fans of the metal, so covering holes and crevices with it will make it much harder for them to get in.

Peppermint oil

Peppermint oil is a natural repellent that repels rats, mice, cockroaches and other pests. Peppermint oil also works great to keep away snakes.

Use peppermint essential oil as a spray or add it to your home’s air vents (if you can open them). If you’re worried about being able to smell the minty aroma of the peppermint essential oil in your house, then buy some diffuser necklaces that are specially designed for odors like these oils. You can find these at places like Amazon or Whole Foods Market stores near you.

The reason why they work is because rodents have an aversion to strong smells such as peppermint essential oils – especially mice who have poor eyesight! They’ll avoid entering spaces where there are strong fragrances so if there’s any stray drops left lying around from cleaning up after dinner parties then there should be no problem keeping unwanted guests away from your house!

Mothballs

Mothballs are solid pesticides that can be used to kill insects and animals. They are toxic, so they should not be taken internally. Mothballs can also repel rats, but they should not be used if you have pets in your house because they are poisonous to them too.

Use safe methods for pest control

There are many natural methods of getting rid of rats. Most people prefer these to harmful pesticides because they are safer for the environment and their family.

It’s important to identify the problem before you start trying natural solutions. If you don’t know what type of pest control issue you have, then it will be much harder to choose the right solution. Here are some common types of problems:

• Rodent infestation – Rats can contaminate food supplies, spread disease and breed rapidly in your home if left untreated.
• Ants – Ants can damage electrical equipment by chewing through wires, as well as entering houses through cracks in walls or foundations. They also carry diseases such as Encephalitis, which can affect humans and other pets like dogs or cats that come into contact with them!

Once you have identified what type of pest control issue is affecting your home or business premises; then there are various options available on how best get rid those pesky critters without resorting too poisonous chemicals which could cause long term health problems for yourself & loved ones (humans & animals alike)!