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Rats & Mice - Control Methods
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Learn about rats and mice and
professional pest control methods |
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The dirty rats... can burn Your
house down
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Rats often cause electrical fires in
buildings by gnawing through plastic electrical junction boxes. Rats
must constantly gnaw on hard objects to cut back their constantly
growing incisor teeth.
In addition, they live in the most unsanitary places, and are carriers
of serious health risks to humans from
their droppings and constant incontinence (they use urine trails
to find their way in the dark).
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Roof or Black Rat
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Sewer or Brown Rat |
Common
House Mouse
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There are two pest species of rats commonly found in domestic
and commercial premises - the brown rat and the black rat. The identification
of each species is essential to formulate an effective control program.
Where do they live and breed ? Rats
and mice live in drains, under concrete, in subfloors and in garbage
refuse areas, kitchens, roof voids and other areas where a potential
food and moisture source is available.
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Rats and mice often become a serious problem in cold winter months
when they seek food and warmth inside buildings. They may suddenly
appear in large numbers when excavation work disturbs their in-ground
nesting locations, or their food source is changed, such as, rats
feeding in school premises may enter adjoining properties during
the school holidays.
Rats are commonly a problem where a building is located near waterways,
creeks and canals or other places where ready water supply is available. |
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Pest Control for rats and mice
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 Professional
knowledge of the rodents habits is essential to eradicate
a problem, for example, rats avoid bait touched by human hand -
they have an acute sense of smell "cunning as a rat".
Pest
control options may include the use of sticky straps, mechanical
traps and the selective use of latest generation rat baits. Any
rat baiting program should use safety dispensers placed in areas
and is secure from access by children and pets - such as in a roof
void and sealed sub-floor and/or storage rooms.
Ring the
Experts for any baiting program to obtain essential rapid
control using the latest safer technology. Some of the older style
rat baits are in effective as the rodents have built up an immunity
due to the widespread use of such baits during the past 30 years.
Rodent proofing: As
a preventive measure, we recommend that all potential rodent entry
points into the building be sealed to physically exclude rats and
mice from entering the building. In some cases, this can be carried
out by the home owner or a handy man. In more complicated domestic
and commercial environments, the pest controller can provide specifications
and carry out rodent proofing of the premises.
Sanitation
/ Housekeeping: Rodent pests thrive where food and water is
readily available. All food stuffs should be kept in sealed containers
or rooms. Garbage and refuse should be similarly stored. Water and
food bowlsfor the pets or otherise should not be left out at night
as this will encourage a rodent infestation in the building.
The cost
of obtaining professional rodent control will vary depending
on the size of the premises and the severity of the infestation as
several visits may be neccessary to monitor and replenish the bait
stations. Applicable service warranties may also vary depending on
the circumstances. |
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Learn about other common household
pests
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termite
control