Ways to Get Rid of Rats in Your Restaurant Fast

1. Locate any Entry Points

To get rid of Rats, you must first completely inspect to find out where they are coming from. Rats have the ability to squeeze through any holes and it is important to locate and seal gaps.

Here are the recommended location potential accessible points that Rats can squeeze through:

• Pay attention to damage drains, cracks around the doorway, gaps around pipes and vents in the premises.
• Look for little gaps around the plumbing pipes or utility trunkings that runs into your property.
• Check the interior and beneath your cabinets storage space.
• Look into the floor surface area and corners of interior closets and storage areas.
• Look for gaps around windows frames, doors frames, and the pipes that leads to the sinks.
• Finally, check for openings on the interior or exterior of the premises floor and wall junctures.

The way to know of active Rat entry points is to look for the signs of droppings, smears, and rat pee.

Tip: If you cannot identify the type of Rodent, contact Innovative Pest Control Services for a Specialist to analyse your property. We service Residential and Commercial Businesses in Singapore.

2. Seal All Gaps

Sealing of any gaps found is the first step, such as the interior or exterior of your premises. Fill the gaps with wire mesh wool, cement, or chalk for a long lasting result. Regularly check to ensure the patch gap is still intact. Inspect your entire property at least once a year to look for any new entry points.

3. Remedy to Repel Rats

A few simple natural home remedy ingredients can go a long way for a minor infestation.

Try these natural ways:

• Spread peppermint oil, cayenne pepper and black pepper around the exterior of your property. Apply the mixture generously along the perimeter of the premise to prevent the Rats from entering.
• Sprinkle crushed peppercorn near Rat burrow openings and holes. This will agitate the Rat’s nose and stop them from entering the property.

4. Remove Food And Water Sources

Restaurant Pest Control in important as any type of Rodent in Singapore are attracted to food and water sources.

With this knowledge, follow these steps to remove and eliminate their food sources:

• For food safety keep all food sealed in plastic zip locks, metal, or glass containers with airtight covers.
• Regularly clean up any water spill and leftover food promptly.
• Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight or unattended, clear them often.
• Keep garbage bin secured with a thick plastic or metal containers with tight fit covers.
• Clean the garbage bin as often as possible, cleaning the surrounding from food spill will prevent unwanted pest.
• Dispose of leftover food secured in a plastic, recycling of unwanted boxes to declutter regularly.

5. Potential Hiding Places

One of the best methods to rid of Rats without the use of poison is to eliminate their hiding places.

Here’s how:

• Declutter inside and outside of your property and move stored objects away from the walls.
• Get rid of unsecured storage boxes, newspapers, flyers or empty cardboard boxes that rats can shred and use for their nest.
• Use shelves to keep stored boxes off the floor.
• Store items in durable containers with tight fit covers rather than boxes.

6. Setting Rat Traps

Setting Traps is a poison free way to reduce the Rat population. Glue traps are also an option to monitor Rodent population. Set them at an active activity areas that may benefit more instead of placing a snap traps. If you are placing your own traps, use plenty and place them in active Rat activity areas.

Tip: If you are not sure as to how and need assistance with setting to clearing a dead Rat. Contact Innovative Pest Control Specialist to do it for you.