Rats and damage

[catmandoo]

Had a rat locked on my boat for 4 weeks . not a pleasant sight afterwards .
Any ideas about deterring rats ? I already have practical experience in disposal and do not want to repeat the event .
For information they eat plastic , washing up liquid, leather, cable,wood and can penetrate beer cans also leave little packages all over the place. They are also good at enlarging finger holes on doors etc - the little reamers!!!!
I am all chewed up about it .

I have seen cones on boat hawsers but don't think they are rat proof. I also
don't have a cat .The first mate does not like them and I would not leave
one on the boat all the time .

By the way I used a sticky compound to catch the rat and instructions
recommend smearing same around the access areas . Not practical however as
it would further annoy the 1st mate and my boating ventures would be
finished for ever .

What about ultrasonic devices? Surely there is some one out there who
successfully repelled boarders? Must have a proven means to convince my
crew to come back.


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[robind]

Rat trap on a chain fixed to pontoon with smelly fish, placed near mooring ropes catch rat, kick over side, fish eat, easy?

Do look out for little notes being left, saying "has anybody seen my mummy?))

Rob


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