Once the rat is gone (or dead, or relocated to a farm upstate), clean everything. Wipe down floors with bleach. Throw away any chewed packaging. Rats leave trails of urine and germs. You want a fresh start—like after a bad breakup.
Then, inspect your yard. Trim trees that touch your roof. Rats are climbers. They’ll use a branch like a ladder. And don’t leave piles of wood or junk against the house. You’re basically building them a resort.
You did it. You’re now a rat-fighting legend. Tell your friends. Post about it on social media. That rat is probably at a support group somewhere, telling its rodent friends about the nightmare human who moved into its house. And honestly? That’s hilarious.
Now go have a cookie. You’ve earned it. Just keep it in a sealed jar.