The best trap is the large, simple, cheap wooden "snap trap." They are sold in hardware stores.
To use the trap:
§ BAIT IT with pieces of apple, potato, raw bacon or with peanut butter spread on a cotton ball.
§ ATTACH IT firmly to the ground or solid place to keep the rat from dragging the trap away.
§ PLACE THE TRAP near where you have found the droppings. Make sure the trap is safe from people, children, pets or animals who could get hurt from it.
DEAD RATS must first be wrapped in newspaper, or placed in a plastic bag before putting it in a tightly covered garbage can. Injured or sick rats must be killed, then wrapped and put in the garbage can. Try not to touch the dead rat. Use gloves if possible.
WASH YOUR HANDS WITH HOT WATER AND SOAP AFTER GETTING RID OF DEAD RATS! (even if you used gloves)
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