Spotting a rodent in or around your home is a very unwelcome sight, so it's understandable to want to get rid of it as soon as possible. However, pulling the trigger too soon could result in rats that are harboring in the walls of your home dying there, causing a fetid odor that's hard to shift, and risking your health.
I'm a board certified entomologist, and here I explain everything you need to know about dealing with this common indoor pest and why it's so important to understand and identify where rats are nesting before deciding on a suitable method to eradicate them.
