I smell a rat! Again?
By wolveren
@wolveren (1586)
Cebu, Philippines
April 21, 2012 7:57am CST
It's been 3 years or so that I have had a rat infestation problem at the house. I usually leave them alone as they are part of the ecosystem in my area, they are food for the cats as well. But when the rat population becomes rather too large, and they start destroying stuff at the house that is a different story. Usually the rats or mice stay out of our way, but there's this one really pesky rat who keeps eating up wooden parts of the house, or tearing up clothes, making too many holes, and stealing food from the cupboards. None of my cats want to hunt him down because he's either too big for them or just plain wiser not to get in the cat's way. 
. First I would like to trap it, as it is the most humane thing I could do. Once it is trapped. I will travel far and let it go in some woods or in the mountain fields. But nope. This rat is too wise for traps. So hey okay let's just poison this one pesky rat and be done with him. But none of the poison stuff I bought works. He ignores them and still the gnawing at wooden things at the house continues and is already annoying the crap out of me. I must be missing something and haven't thought of anything to get rid of this pesky rat.
. First I would like to trap it, as it is the most humane thing I could do. Once it is trapped. I will travel far and let it go in some woods or in the mountain fields. But nope. This rat is too wise for traps. So hey okay let's just poison this one pesky rat and be done with him. But none of the poison stuff I bought works. He ignores them and still the gnawing at wooden things at the house continues and is already annoying the crap out of me. I must be missing something and haven't thought of anything to get rid of this pesky rat.1 person likes this
2 responses
@samson1 (738)
• Jamaica
21 Apr 12
What did you say Wolveren? Did you say rats are visiting your home again? How could you allow that to happen, when you are wolveren? (Smile). Anyway, I think that you need to get serious about getting rid of this rat and his/her family as quickly as possible. Call in the professional rodent exterminators, who will not treat these creatures as gently as you appear to be doing at this moment!
Wolveren, I dread the thought that these 'fellows' may be threatening your family's health, if you are not careful. I hope that this rat (and its family) does not cause you to be forced out of your house (or leave you houseless and naked because they eat it all up under your 'collective noses')
Did you say that the cat is not catching these rats at your house? It's very possible, because cats are better able to handle catching mice, than rats.., catching rats seem to take too much work and possible injury for the cats to consider challenging rats and converting them to 'cats' dinner. I can understand why your cat is disinterested in hunting rats!
Never mind, however, get professional help, ok? Do it quickly.
@samson1 (738)
• Jamaica
21 Apr 12
Hey Wolveren, a thought came to me. Given that you have that dilemma to solve now and perhaps in the future, why do'nt you and your friends open an Pest Control and Exterminator company? You and your neighborhood could benefit from this unfortunate situation.
Put forward a business plan, approach your financial company (bank) get some money and invest in this venture. In five years, you could send me an invitation to visit your community, and share the genesis of your journey and success story. Try it out.., who knows, you may like it.
@wolveren (1586)
• Cebu, Philippines
22 Apr 12
Yes I actually considered that myself 3 years ago, and I wish it was that easy. That is way outside of my comfort zone. Out of my league. It requires years of research and study to succeed in that field. It's not like putting up a gym business. hehe. Frankly, even with the odds I will still consider that. I'm open to a variety of possibilities. One step at a time. The bank loan is quick and easy. I need to get some trustworthy partners to achieve that. I have gone into business a couple of times in the past and all fell short because of my partners. But that is reserved for another discussion. Fear not, I will definitely invite you as an honorary guest if I ever get to pursue that venture in the future. 
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
22 Apr 12
Households infested with rats...a real problem to face, a hazardous one for that matter to manage.Measures to oust the malady are to be taken on a war footing. It is necessary to kill the lot of rats through rat traps or baits and even by poisoning them .Since the rats are the sole cause for spreading fevers of fatal nature,the elimination of the pets require quite a lot of public attention and awareness
