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Where possible remove or trim back to help reduce this. Rats are renowned for living under sheds, its warm, secure and often undisturbed. To that end, they often end up exploring what's above them, and chewing through your floor to gain access to your shed.
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
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Read More »As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. This is just as relevant when dealing with pests. If you can stop rats gaining entry to your building, you will save money, time and potentially avoid a host of diseases that rats carry. Below is a list of common entry points and how to rat proof them. Doors Doors should be hung square, close securely and be capable of locking/latching closed. Traditional shed doors are usually ledged and braced, these are not particularly secure, not just against rats but thieves. An easy upgrade is to frame the door internally, even adding a frame to the bottom of the door will work well against rats and help to seal up any rotten battens/boarding. Make sure the door sits low to the ground, creates a secure seal but can open freely. The door frame should also be checked over visually, any gaps should be sealed and filled. Windows The same principles as doors apply for windows, ensure the close securely, can be fastened/locked and have no gaps. Loose panes should be secured with framing/baton. Roof The roof might seem like an unlikely cause, however from experience, it is often an easy point of entry for rats. Dependant on your roof type, the key areas are the soffits, eaves and fascia. Ensure they cannot access through these; wire mesh or wire wool is a great exclusion method; rats will not chew through wire wool. Guttering should be in good order and single pitch roofs should have a secure fit and seal. Another often overlooked problem is vegetation, especially creepers. Not only do they damage your sheds structure, creating gaps and damp issues, they also act like a ladder for rats to climb up. Where possible remove or trim back to help reduce this. Flooring Rats are renowned for living under sheds, its warm, secure and often undisturbed. To that end, they often end up exploring what’s above them, and chewing through your floor to gain access to your shed. Floor boards/sheets should be fastened securely and any holes repaired. Other Areas to Consider If your shed has other utilities such as water, a toilet or fans and mains power, it is important to check that these are fitted properly, any damaged or missing brick work/timber is filled and repaired and pipes are sealed if not in use. Do not use plastic drain valves, they will be chewed through in a matter of days by the rats.
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Learn More »People often think that they should not seal up the shed if rats are an issue, as they might seal them in; this is not the way to think. Once we have removed as many variables and scenarios as possible, it is a simple task to then control them. Lethal control by trapping is best, poison should be left to the professionals. What’s more, when the rat finally dies from the poison, it could have crawled into your shed insulation where it is safe and warm. An inaccessible, decomposing rat in the height of summer is not a good experience; the smell, maggots and flies are all things to consider. There are many traps available on the market, the trusty old snap trap, to more advanced self-resetting traps, the choice would be up to you. The key is to check regularly, dispose of rats as soon as possible and avoid poison and inhumane glue boards.
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