Pest Control Blog
Expert guides, prevention tips, and pest control advice from the IPC team in Bangalore.
Rat-Proofing the Kitchen: Food Storage Tips
Food is the biggest reason rats come into homes. If the kitchen offers easy meals, rats will keep finding ways in, however many gaps you seal.
Rat-Proofing Storerooms and Godowns
Storerooms and godowns hold exactly what rats love: food, packaging, soft materials and quiet, undisturbed space.
Rat-Proofing Villas: Compound Walls, Gates and Drains
Villas have more outside surface area than flats: compound walls, gates, drains, gardens and a roof, all of which rats can use.
Rat-Proofing Apartments: Balconies, Ducts and AC Pipes
Look for droppings, gnawing and greasy marks, and use traps in key spots. Re-check seals regularly.
Rat-Proofing a Home During Construction
It is far easier and cheaper to keep rats out of a building while it is being built than to fix the problem afterwards.
Rat-Damaged Wires: A Homeowner's Inspection Checklist
If rats have been active in your home, it is sensible to check for damage to wiring.
Rats and Electrical Fires: Prevention Steps
Rats must gnaw constantly to keep their teeth from overgrowing, and wires, cables and insulation are convenient to chew.
Can Cats or Dogs Control Rats at Home?
It seems logical: cats catch mice, terriers hunt rats, so a pet should keep your home free of them. Some people even adopt a cat for this reason.
Ultrasonic Rat Repellers: Do They Work?
Plug-in ultrasonic repellers are sold as a quiet, chemical-free way to drive rats and mice out of the home.
Natural Rat Repellents: Peppermint Oil, Ammonia and Other Claims
Search for natural ways to repel rats, and you will find long lists: peppermint oil, ammonia, mothballs, chilli, garlic, onion, cloves.
Rodenticide Safety at Home: Storage, Placement and Emergency Steps
Rodenticides, products used to kill rats and mice, are effective but hazardous.
Rat Poison Around Children: Storage and Safety Rules
Rat poison is designed to kill, and it can be just as dangerous to children and pets if swallowed.
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