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Introduction
Ever sat on your toilet and wondered, what if something's lurking down there? As wild as it sounds, certain creepy critters can crawl up through your plumbing and make a very unwelcome appearance. From snakes to cockroaches, your toilet may host more than you bargained for. But don’t panic—this “recipe” will help you identify the top 5 toilet invaders and serve up some solid solutions for keeping your porcelain throne critters-free.
Ingredients:
1 clean toilet (preferably critter-free… for now)
A strong stomach
Drain covers or toilet flaps
Rubber gloves
A flashlight
Vinegar, baking soda, or enzyme drain cleaner
Contact info for a local pest or wildlife control expert (just in case)
Instructions: How to Handle the Top 5 Toilet Invaders
1. Rats
Why They Visit: Rats are excellent swimmers and can navigate sewer systems like little fur-covered submarines.
How to Fight Back:
Install a one-way toilet flap to prevent backflow invaders.
Keep your toilet lid closed when not in use.
Seal any sewer entry points with mesh or hardware cloth.
Call a professional if you see one—it probably has friends.
2. Snakes
Why They Visit: Seeking cool, damp places or following prey like rodents.
How to Fight Back:
Use drain covers on seldom-used toilets or outdoor plumbing.
Keep your bathroom doors and windows shut.
If you find one, don’t flush it—call animal control immediately.
Sprinkle sulfur powder or use snake repellents around your home’s foundation.
3. Frogs
Why They Visit: Attracted by water and can hop right in through damaged pipes or open vents.
How to Fight Back:
Repair any cracked plumbing lines.
Install fine mesh over vent pipes and drains.
Keep bathroom areas dry to reduce attraction.
4. Cockroaches
Why They Visit: Roaches love the dark, moist environment of sewers—and your bathroom.
How to Fight Back:
Pour a mixture of vinegar and baking soda down your drain weekly.
Keep your toilet and surrounding area clean and dry.
Use cockroach traps or natural deterrents like bay leaves or peppermint oil.
Seal cracks around plumbing with caulk.
5. Lizards
Why They Visit: Drawn by bugs or moisture, they sneak in through open pipes or vents.
How to Fight Back:
Eliminate their food source (bugs!) with regular pest control.
Use toilet bowl cleaner regularly to discourage entry.
Cover drain openings with mesh or grates.
Serving and Storage Tips:
Serve Your Bathroom Clean: Regularly disinfect the toilet and surrounding areas.
Store Your Safety Measures: Keep mesh covers, repellents, and your pest control contact info handy.
Check Your Plumbing Pantry: Every few months, inspect vents, pipes, and seals to ensure no critters are using your home as a shortcut.
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