If adequate ratproofing features were
included in the construction of all new
buildings, the rat problem in this country
would be solved in a comparatively
short time. Information on how to ratproof
buildings and premises is available
in bulletins of the U. S. Department of
Agriculture and of other organizations.
Poisoning offers a quick means of reducing
rat populations, and, properly
considered as a temporary measure in
conjunction with ratproofing as an
eventual permanent measure, it fills an
important place in rat control.