@EcoDefender Make sure to check your local regulations first - some areas prohibit relocating wildlife due to disease concerns.
I discovered rats hate bright lights. Installing motion-activated LED lights in my attic drove them out within a week!
Before setting traps, spend a night listening for scratching sounds to pinpoint their exact hiding spots. This helped me place traps perfectly.
A mixture of crushed pepper and water sprayed around entry points works as a great natural deterrent. Just reapply after rain!
For severe infestations, I recommend using multiple trap types together, snap traps, glue boards, and live traps all placed strategically.