I'm going on a rat hunt......

[Polarbear]

Rattus norvegicus and probably his family are living under a section of decking in my back garden.

So far poison in various guises hasn't worked and nasty horrible bone crunching traps are a no no in a household with 2 females so the gun is back out. Funny they are quite happy with me shooting them but not crunching them in a trap!

The gun has been sighted in at about 25 yards which is where the little bugger runs along fence.

Going to try a bowl of peanut butter to see if I can keep him still long enough to blow his little brains out.

Has anyone any other suggestions? A cat is not an option.
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[ScaredyCat]

Phone your local council, they'll often get rid of them for you for a nominal fee.
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[Triton Thrasher]

Tell your two females to get rid of the rats themselves or shut the fuck up!
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[Andy_Pagin]

Brings back memories of one happy summer afternoon plinking rats as they scurried across the garden to nick the dogs' food. Tin of cheap dog food will keep them occupied long enough. Make sure you have a save ricochet proof backdrop. You need head shots for a rat, they're tough little bastards.
(I wanted to use my .45/70 Marlin but the missus wasn't too keen )
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[pepperami]

Make sure you fix any bait down or they will run off with it.
Make the bait not easy to get to but inviting.

leave the bait out for a few days before you start the shooting regime to give them time to get used to the bait.
Rats are neo-phobic (scared of new things) so if they have had a few days to get used to the change, they will hang around longer and thus give you a better chance of getting a bead on one

REMEMBER your backstop
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[pepperami]

Funny thing Mr Pagin , I just looked at your signature and had go to YouTube to seek out Napoleon the 14th
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[Poecilotheria]

I have a 15" t.blondi that would take care of that problem lol.
Guns are a good idea though, have some fun too. Had a infestation when the genius house builders made the grate out of plastic instead of metal in the communal bin area. Do yourself a fun favour, use hollow point .22 rounds nothing like splitting a rats head in two.

Use bacon soaked in peanut butter, they cant resist it.
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[mudcow007]

Chocolate is suppose to be the best bait for the vermin little bastards isnt it?

[doggone]

If there's space for it variations on this bucket trap look worth trying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChpMSrBbn3I
The simplest version only needs chicken wire on top with a funnel entrance.

[Polarbear]

I have a sheet of 6mm ply put along the fence as a back drop and a bowl of peanut butter and dog food out for him/her. A nice last meal for the condemned

My daughter, who is against the big nasty trap, wants a go at topping Mr. Ratty with the airgun. I still don't understand women after 59 years on this earth.

The gun is by the side of my chair. French windows ready to open. Bring it on. The 6 nations, the EFL final and potential potting the rat. An enjoyable Sunday afternoon is in store.
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[WearsTheFoxHa...]

How good are they at finding their way home...?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Ya6z-NlDo

[pepperami]

[andyscooter]

My dog would sort the little fuckers out

No final meal for them just crunch round the head and gone

Getting him too gives the body back is a right pain though
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[pepperami]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[pepperami]

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[Andy_Pagin]

[andyscooter]

Huge field behind my house for the win

Make Lunch give me beer me and dog can visit
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[Polarbear]

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

What are your reasons for wanting to kill the creature?

[Polarbear]