Many things that are a part of our lifestyles can increase rat problems. Below are some things you can do to prevent rats from invading you home nd neighborhood. Remove sources of food. One ounce of dry dog food is all a rat requires per day. Pick up you pet's droppings.
Rats can subsist on dog droppings when no other food is available.
After watering and feeding your pets, remove bowls and store food in a metal container. Don't put bread or seed on the ground. If you feed squirrels or birds, you may also be feeding the rats. Use metal trash cans with lids. Rats can gnaw through plastic garbage cans.