There are several poisons that can kill rats instantly, but some of them can be dangerous for humans and other animals. Here are some options:
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Bromadiolone: This is a rodenticide that works by preventing the blood from clotting. It can be lethal from one days feeding and can kill rats and mice in 2 or more days after consuming a toxic dose.
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Diatomaceous earth: This is a non-toxic substance to humans, but it can dry out rats until they die.
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Ammonia: This is a cleaning agent that can also act as a poison to mice and rats. It has a very pungent smell that can instantly kill rats. To use it, mix 2-2.5 cups of ammonia, 100-200 mL of water, and 2-3 spoonfuls of detergent in a bowl, and then put it in places where rats are usually seen.
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Mothballs: These can be bought from department stores and should be placed in places where rats can be found.
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Onions: The smell of onions is very offensive to mice and rats and can lead them to death. Slice onions and place them where mice and rats are found. However, remember to change the onions every day because they rot in a specific amount of time.
Its important to note that rat poison can harm people and pets, and children can pick up the bait blocks and eat them. Additionally, rat poison can affect family pets and helpful wildlife, including birds of prey. Rats don’t die in the open, so it can be difficult to find their corpses. Therefore, its recommended to use bait stations that use poison, but it’s contained in protective boxes that kids and friendly animals can’t access.
