Combine an IPM program with a few of these DIY deterrents and repellents, and you can come up with a successful comprehensive plan to get rid of mice naturally. How Poison Works: Most rodenticides on the market today are anti-coagulants.
Rats are rodents that can spread disease, contaminate food and chew up property. Rats burrow in the ground, forming tunnels with one main opening and one or two exits. The 2- to 3-inch wide entrance hole is usually found under a covering like a low plant, mulch or debris. Before closing up burrows, the rats must be eliminated or they will just re-open the holes.
It's not sharks or rough surf -- it's the sand. Digging holes in the sand can be a serious hazard for you and your family. Early Show Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen said plenty of people dig holes in the sand, but they don't know their holes can quickly cave in and trap those inside.