Rats are very annoying when they infest your home.
It's embarrassing to see them run around when you have a guest.
It's embarrassing to see them run around when you have a guest.
I have some experience with both rat and mouse hunting, used different methods and techniques. If it was any other rodent, a squirrel for example, or something bigger as raccoon, then yeah, it would be better to set some humane trap, catch that little fellow and release it somewhere in the woods. With rats, these well-known pests, you don't have such option, if your area became infested, you should deal with them as fast as possible. According to this page spring traps are still the most effective option, you may also look for some electric traps, which seem more efficient, but thus more expensive. The main rule here - don't forget to clean a trap after, hm, usage.