While rats can be disturbing enough to have in your home when they are alive, it is even more of an issue when one is dead inside your house. You may consider this to be a blessing, as no one likes rats getting into their food, leaving their droppings around, or tearing up their clothing, but a dead rat is actually quite dangerous to you and your family.
These animals are the carriers of a number of diseases and parasites. Any one of which can cause you and your family members some serious problems, maybe even lead to death. Even after they are dead, that bacteria, virus, or parasites can still be blossoming, waiting for you to come along so they can attach to your skin, get swallowed by your cat or dog, or be inhaled by your son or daughter. You have to find this animal quickly for the benefit of your whole family.
Follow Your Nose
The problem is that even when you know there is a dead rat inside your home, figuring out where it is located is not always that easy. However, it may be easier than you may have thought.
Any dead organism is going to smell after a little while. You may have already noticed that there is an odd stench that you can't seem to get rid of. Well, then it is time to start following your nose.
Even if you are having a difficult time locating the dead rodent, then look to your dog or cat to help you. You can be sure that your pet is going to be attracted to that smell. It is going to have its nose up in the air trying to locate that dead carcass, and this is your opportunity to use your pet for your own benefit. Follow the animal around to see if it will lead you to the dead rat.
Where the Bugs Go
You should also look for unusual insect activity inside your home. You may notice that there is a line of ants heading towards a wall or that you are seeing roaches more frequently in a particular part of your house. They are likely headed for that dead carcass.
Getting Rid of the Dead Animal
Once you have located the animal, your next step is to get rid of it. Before doing so, make sure that you protect yourself by covering all exposed skin, wearing gloves and boots, and a surgical mask and goggles if you have them available. You can still breathe in the particles of this animal, so you need to protect yourself.
Use a shovel or similar object to place the animal inside a garbage bag. Do not handle it with your hands at all. Once you have it in the bag, double knot the bag and then place it inside another garbage bag that you double knot. Place inside your garbage and securely fasten the lid. You don't want some cat or dog digging it back out. This should help you to get rid of your dead rat problem.
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