First things first: where is this party happening? Look for the signs. Droppings that look like tiny, dark raisins? A greasy smudge along the baseboard? That’s their little highway.
Don’t just scream and call a cat. Really look. Check behind the fridge, under the sink, or that weird hole in the pantry you’ve been ignoring since 2019. The rat is a creature of habit, and you are now its nosy neighbor.
Pro tip: sprinkle a little flour on the floor at night. In the morning, you’ll see tiny footprints. It’s like a crime scene, but cuter—and way more useful.