Is DIY rat control safe and effective? We are not so sure. For many people rats might seem like an easy enough problem they can solve themselves. This is especially true if they think they are only dealing with a single rat. All they have to do is lay down poison, remove the rat, and clean up after them, right? Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Getting rid of rats is a complex problem. Not only that, it can also be extremely dangerous. There are several reasons for this.
Why DIY rat control is extremely dangerous
What you have to understand is that rats can be vicious animals. Large rats are not afraid of humans in the slightest. These pests will not hesitate to bite you. If you corner a rat, or are threatening it, then you can expect to be bitten.
This is a serious problem. Rats carry a range of diseases, viruses, and bacteria. In fact, rats are known to carry more than a dozen viruses and other conditions, for example Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease). This means that anyone who is bitten by a rat may become seriously ill.
Another issue with DIY rat control is the cleanup issue
You should never disturb a rat’s nest. Apart from the obvious dangers of this, they are droppings and urine also contain bacteria, and even viruses. The best example of this is the Hanta virus, which is found in rat droppings and urine. This is a serious condition which causes fatigue, fever and muscle aches. You may also experience difficulty breathing, plus vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and chills. This is why our exterminators wear PPE, and never have direct contact with rats and their excrement.
DIY rat control can also be a problem because of poison. There are strict regulations for the pest control industry for some very good reasons. Handling poisons safely is one. Leaving poison pellets around your home is dangerous. If you have pets, they may eat this poison and become ill or die. Small children may also eat this poison and become seriously unwell. Professional rat control in London uses tamperproof traps. These professional grade units make everything much, much safer.
The bottom line is that all types of pest control are better left in the hands of professionals. The unfortunate truth is that most people simply won’t know what they are doing. This means you’ll have great difficulty solving the problem, and you could get into serious trouble along the way. Why not save yourself the hassle and hire a specialist from our team at Diamond? With our help, you can resolve the problem easily, and you do not get into harm’s way.