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Who do I contact for rats behind electrical panel?

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Posted by: from Barrie
12/7/2022 at 3:39:59 AM

We suspect rats are entering our basement along the electrical conduit behind the electrical panel and nesting there. The panel is mounted on a large panel of wood which we can't get behind but rats have been seen going behind. There is a large hole where the conduit enters the ground beneath the hydro meter outside. How can we get behind the panel to check and seal off?

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Richard in Edmonton
Date/Time12/9/2022 at 12:34:01 AM

There's no problem that can't be solved with a chainsaw (quote from Timber Kings).

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Date/Time12/12/2022 at 1:59:22 PM

Save yourself alot of hassle & expense and just fill the hole with spray foam. There is even a type that is toxic to mice and they will not chew it, look everywhere for these holes. A mouse can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter, they have claws and can climb as well so look on walls outside house too. They can get under a garage door that has a crack open on bottom etc., etc. They will also run in if its really cold and a door is left open a few minutes. Sealing holes and humane snap traps or live traps will solve the issue. Use peanut butter as bait. Do not use glue traps they are really barbaric.

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