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One of the ways people try to control rat populations is through poison control. This is the primary method used by pest control companies that mostly deal with insects. I do NOT advocate the use of poison in controlling rats within a home. It is a silly, lazy, and ineffective way of dealing with a rat problem. Poison will only kill a % of the rats who eat it, and only a % of the rats will even eat it in the first place. Many rats will die, yes, and unfortunately, they will often die inside your attic or walls and cause a huge odor. Don't believe the users of poison who always claim, "oh no, the poison makes the rats thirsty, and they go outside to drink water, and once they drink water they swell up and die". That is a COMPLETE LIE. I know, because I've been to countless cases of dead rat removal in which poisons were applied by homeowners and pest control applicators. And even though poison does kill some rats, new rats will just keep coming and coming until the problem is solved correctly.
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