DIY rodent removal is a bad idea for most people. It’s both unsafe and ineffective.

First, you need to follow all safety protocols while handling a rodent, dead or alive, and their fecal matter to avoid contracting disease-causing bacteria and viruses.

Second, it’s hard to know how to use different types of traps correctly, where to place them, and the kind of baits to use in different situations. In fact, different strategies are used for trapping rats and mice. No, randomly placing multiple traps around your property does not work.

Third, you may not have the required tools and training to find rodent hideouts, travel routes, and entry-points. 

Lastly, you may end up using poisonous chemicals that can harm children, pets, and the environment.