I wouldn't use rat poison unless you can get to the areas where they're gonna die, which won't be right next to the poison due to the time delay effect. Use rat traps with peanut butter. You might need a lot but it's pretty effective. That's what the CDC recommends. If you've ever smelled a dead rat you would understand why you wouldn't want one dead in a wall stinking the place up for weeks.

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