Homemade Rat Traps

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Homemade rat traps are an easy and economical way to control a rat problem without purchasing expensive traps or using toxic poison in and around the home which could potentially harm people and pets. Here are a few easy methods for constructing several simple yet effective traps for controlling rats:

1. A standard empty trash can and a pipe of some sort (PVC or plumbing) that is at least 1 1/2 inches in diameter can be used as a trap by putting bait such as peanut butter, cheese, etc.. in the bottom of the trash can and then propping the pipe up against the trash can so that the rats can climb through the pipe and into the trash can, and will then be unable to escape.

2. A similar trap can be made with a five gallon bucket and some sort of sturdy paper such as tar paper. By cutting a cross shape in the middle of the paper (about 3'' by 3'') and fastening it to the top of the bucket with string or wire and then placing the bait in the center of the paper. The rat will attempt to eat the bait and fall into the bucket. Water can also be used in the bottom of the bucket or trash can to drown the rats.

3. It's an interesting fact that rats and mice cannot pass gas, yet they love beer. Leaving small bowls of beer in corners throughout the home will attract rats who will then drink it, and as a result die within forty eight hours.

These methods for making homemade rat traps are easy to construct with everyday materials that are either already laying around the house, or very cheap to acquire. Homemade rat traps effectively deal with the rodent problem without the use of standard traps or the worry of toxic poisons.