rat trapping and sealing
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I spent the weekend dealing with a rat problem in my garage, and the key was a two-pronged approach: trapping and sealing. First, I set up snap traps along the walls, baited with peanut butter, because that's what works best for me. Then, I meticulously sealed every gap I could find—around pipes, under the door, and even tiny cracks in the foundation—using steel wool and caulk. It's not just about catching the ones inside; you have to block their entry points to really solve it.