TY  - BOOK
AU  - Silver,James
AU  - Betts,M.C.
AU  - Crouch,W.E.
TI  - Rat Proofing Buildings and Premises
T2  - United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 1638
AV  - RCTH 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Building
KW  - Ratproof construction
N1  - Release date is 2020-07-10; Produced by Tom Cosmas; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Rat Proofing Buildings and Premises" by James Silver, M.C. Betts, and W.E. Crouch is a scientific publication produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, issued in the early 20th century. The book outlines effective strategies and practices for permanently controlling rat infestations in both agricultural and urban settings. It emphasizes the importance of building design and maintenance in preventing rats from accessing food and shelter, thereby mitigating their destructiveness.  The content of the book is comprehensive, detailing various methods of rat proofing across different types of buildings, including barns, granaries, poultry houses, markets, and warehouses. It provides practical recommendations for construction techniques, materials, and sanitation practices that can effectively limit rat access and breeding environments. The authors not only highlight the significance of proper building ordinances but also stress the need for ongoing maintenance to ensure sustained rat control. They assert that while extermination methods may provide temporary relief, the ultimate solution lies in preventing access to food and shelter through well-planned and executed rat-proofing strategies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62608
ER  -