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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 |
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
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Common
House Mouse |
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
sub-floors 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 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
bowls for the pets or otherwise
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
necessary to monitor and replenish
the bait stations. Applicable
service warranties may also vary
depending on the circumstances.
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