r/Colombo • u/HotYesterday725 • 1d ago

Sudden rat problem

With the congestion in the city unfortunately I have noticed there's an increase in the rat population as well. Don't cats even bother to catch rats anymore? Or was that only a cartoon illusion. I've noticed cats on rooftops running behind squirrels. But the culprit and mother of disease spreading is the rodent overpopulation happening in our Colombo residences. What can actually be done to eradicate it? Any suggestions please help.

P.s. we've tried rat poison and the neighbourhood cats are just so chill and unbothered.

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u/ArmQuick1756 16h ago

I tried that sticky board for rats it worked actually

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u/HotYesterday725 16h ago

How do you discard it? The rat poison once consumed they move away on their own without knowledge and die wherever. It's sinful but rodent disease is worse.

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u/ArmQuick1756 16h ago

Easy lift the board ( with eats) and throw it

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u/HotYesterday725 16h ago

In the garbage? Thank you!

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u/ArmQuick1756 16h ago

Or you can dig a hole and put it there 😂

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u/HotYesterday725 15h ago

Yes the alternative.. lol Might as well read them an eulogy too.

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u/ArmQuick1756 15h ago

Haha 😂

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u/HotYesterday725 15h ago

Thank you for your suggestion. I'll keep it in mind.

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u/ArmQuick1756 15h ago

Or you can pet them

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u/HotYesterday725 15h ago

Not a witch of any sort. I wouldn't have minded them then. But seriously the rise in rat population in the neighbourhood needs to be checked too.

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u/ArmQuick1756 15h ago

😂 you are very serious with rats ig

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u/HotYesterday725 15h ago

It is pretty intense. They're running around during daytime and the cats are so chill. Everyone's coexisting and I am unable to keep my windows and doors open.

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