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What's the Best Rat Repellent? See the Top Methods Compared

If you have a rodent problem, you want results from your rat repellent. Sophistication or fancy names are simply not important to you. You want confidence that the product you are buying will, in fact, keep rats out. Here are the top rat repellents, and information about how they work.

Exclusion to Keep Rats Out

In theory, you can keep rats out of your home by completely blocking their entrance to the property, a process known as exclusion. Buildings can be rat-proofed if all holes larger than ½ inch are closed. However, this is not always possible, especially in an older home or outdoor building. Also, rats can get into the home through utility lines and plumbing if they are determined to do so. If you have a rodent infestation, you will need an actual repellent to deal with it. 

Ultrasonic Rat Repellants

Ultrasonic devices to repel rats emit a high frequency sound that is annoying to rodents. If the rodent can hear the sound, it supposedly will nest elsewhere.

Benefits of Ultrasonic Repellents

Ultrasonic repellents are beneficial because they require no poisons and do not put the user in contact with potentially dangerous rats. Most people do not realize they are installed in the property and cannot hear the sound.

Drawbacks of Ultrasonic Repellents

The theory behind these devices makes sense. There are sounds that are deterrents to rats, keeping them out of a property without the need for traps or poison. Unfortunately, the actual performance of these repellants is spotty. Some people report excellent results, while others find they do nothing to keep rats at bay. This means there is little guarantee that the device will fix your infestation.

Also, the sound the repellent emits is supposed to be inaudible to humans. However, some have reported that they hear a "humming" or "chirping" sound from the device. Animals may be bothered by it as well, making this repellent a problem in barns or around pets.

Finally, this is not really a "green" repellent. While it does not use poison or harmful chemicals, it requires electricity in some form to work. Those searching for a green rat repellent may want to look elsewhere. Using these devices in vehicles or storage facilities is not always convenient.

Botanical Rodent Repellent

A botanical rodent repellent uses plant-based materials that are offensive to rats to keep them from entering the property. The smell of the plants and essential oils is the deterrent, yet these products are generally considered safe for humans. Fresh Cab represents the best of these botanical repellents.

The Fresh Cab Difference

Fresh Cab is the only botanical repellent to have been evaluated by the EPA. The evaluation found the product to be safe and effective when used as directed. Fresh Cab comes in a pouch that is placed in the area where the rodents are nesting. As soon as the rats smell the product, they move somewhere else.

Because of the design of this product, Fresh Cab can be used in homes, barns, garages, trailer or tractor cabs, and anywhere else that rats might set up camp. Because the product contains plant-based ingredients, it is safe for pets, farm animals, other wildlife, and your kids. You simply place the pouch where it is needed, and watch your rat problem disappear.