cromwell7 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I've had decking down for over two years and never noticed any rats, Yesterday and today the wife has spotted a few running about the decking. She has phoned pest controllers and they have said they need to make several visits to make sure they are completely removed. When my wife mentioned removing the decking he advised against it and said it will disturb them? So my question is can't I just lay some poison and rip the decking up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Air rifle stick a little bait out where it is safe to shoot them from an upstairs window and shoot the little b******** Edited September 4, 2016 by fuzzypigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 If you go messing around with their habitat they will become cautious and ,most likely, not take the bait . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 +1 for the air riffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefox70 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Remove a part of the decking skirt and put trays of rat bait under the decking where you have seen them, keep topping up the bait every other day until they stop eating it and that should be the end of it. Would also like to point out it would be a good idea to leave some under decking permanently and check it a few times a year incase another batch of rats return. Atb johnnythefox70 (pest controller for 15 years) Edited September 4, 2016 by johnnythefox70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) So bait them first then remove decking after they have had some time to take it ? I don't want the hassle of neighbours seeing me, and I don't want to stir there for hours plinking the occasional rat and I don't have a multi shot pcp. Are rats known to die under the decking if they've made a nest there though? The wife has gone OCD on me and is adamant she wants it pulled up . Edited September 4, 2016 by cromwell7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Chuck some petrol down ànd burn them out. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Have had decking for a few years now and have never had a problem with rats, not even when we had an itinerant pack from an old building demolition nearby. between me shooting them and the neighbour trapping them we took care of around 50. Not seen any since. Are there weed barrier sheets under the deck? someone told me rats don't like it, maybe that's why I don't have scaly tales under the deck. If I do get them will have a go shooting again, if that doesn't work the deck will come up. Edited September 4, 2016 by Sha Bu Le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yeh I've got weed barrier membrane down apparently they love it as its perfect nesting material. Well I think it's going to come up this week. Any want 3mx4.8m worth of deck boards collection only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yeh I've got weed barrier membrane down apparently they love it as its perfect nesting material. Well I think it's going to come up this week. Any want 3mx4.8m worth of deck boards collection only? where abouts are you matey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 look on the bright side at least with the winter coming on you will not need to use the nose pegs what with all of the dead rats rotting away under the decking not a big fan of poison the first question to ask is why are they there mostly it is food that attracts them probably bird food stop feeding the birds and the rats will go away if you must kill them use traps or shoot them if there is room to get underneath a good JR dog will do the job for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 where abouts are you matey? Quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Warminster Wiltshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 We had decking and got rats They were using it as a run and a base to dine alfresco under. Now have patio instead... Never really been a fan of decking but her indoors wanted it.. Until she saw a rat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 If they are under where you live Don't use poison You will get stunk out That smell is one you will never forget! Been there - use traps or a rifle If you've see a couple then you'll have a dozen Not many Rats that aren't pregnant! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 +1 on the smell. Had to rip out a friends kitchen as one had died in cavity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Your giving them food and shelter thats why they are there , i would guess you or a neighbour are feeding the wild birds ?> stop that and there food supply goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 If they are under where you live Don't use poison You will get stunk out That smell is one you will never forget! Been there - use traps or a rifle If you've see a couple then you'll have a dozen Not many Rats that aren't pregnant! Good luck sorry but I could not resist do the male ones have babys as well then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig83 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'll do it in 2 visits in Wiltshire if you need. No charge as we simply don't use any poison. Rats become tolerant of most poison nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefox70 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Clearly plenty of people with expert experience one here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 use every permitted method, deprive them of access, food and water, just get rid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Yeh I've got weed barrier membrane down apparently they love it as its perfect nesting material. Well I think it's going to come up this week. Any want 3mx4.8m worth of deck boards collection only? Last time a guy asked me if I wanted decking, I made sure I got the first punch in. Never did let me back in to B&Q. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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