We don’t know if you’ve heard, but New York has something of a rat problem. Shocking, we know. Rats are a ubiquitous part of the city. Sometimes, it can seem like they’re everywhere: around every corner, under every dumpster, watching from every nook and cranny. If you manage a building in New York, you have to know what to do about rats. It’s just that straight-forward.

Luckily, effectively dealing with the rats around your building isn’t as hard as it may seem. In fact, with a little know-how, you can keep even the most resourceful of rodents from raiding your property. This infographic covers the five quickest, easiest, and most effective ways you can keep rats out of your building for good. New York’s war against the rats may never end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll lose!