The original question asked for things that people have tried and gotten results from. Sometimes that comes from experience and not expertise. I have given the answers to the question from experience of what has worked for me in the past. I was trying to be helpful but obviously I have not been. I am unsubscribing from this thread since I am not able to give any further advice. I am sorry for taking up so much valuable space with my posts. I hope all goes well for you jenna. I know how spiteful some animals can be. I will leave with on last suggestion. Try half vinagar and half water for the smell the bleach works for us being able to not smell it but something in the ph of the vinagar keeps the dogs and other animals. Again, I hope you can find some healthy medium with your little rat terror... lol..