Rat Control

Rat control or pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species ie. rats, mice which are defined as a pest, and usually because it is seen to be detrimental to the ecology, a persons health or even to the economy. Rat control/ Pest control is as old as agriculture as its always been needed to keep crops, food stocks protected from the competition of such pests. Rats and other pests have become a problem due largely to the direct actions of humans. Changing these actions can often reduce the pest problem. Rat control methods vary and some methods include, poisoning, and trapping. More natural methods can be used such as the removal of garden debris, domestic waste and construction waste etc. Other preventative methods can also be used like sealing openings into the home/premises etc. with the use of wire mesh, concrete and metal. Catch and release traps are sometimes used as a more humane solution.