Rodents (Rats and Mice)
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Sanitation, trapping, baiting and blocking entry points are all essential steps in the process of rodent control.
Notes:
- Rodents spread disease
- Damage stored goods
- Damage electrical cables which may result in fire
- Breed rapidly
Rats have incisor teeth that are constantly growing and need to be worn down by gnawing. This can cause substantial damage to items stored in the infested area, and damage to electrical cables especially in roof voids, which can result in fire.
In homes they become more of a problem during the cooler months, as rodents move indoors for food and shelter.
A single pair of rodents can produce over 400 offspring per year.
Rodents feed off plant and animal products and use the same route to and from food sources and have highly developed senses of taste and smell. Mice usually receive enough water from their food sources, but rats cannot and must find water.
Rodents leave their droppings on surfaces they travel on and will also leave greasy smear marks where they have brushed past an obstacle. Making identification of an infestation fairly obvious.
Management is achieved by a combination of baiting, trapping, blocking holes and attention to hygiene.
If you hear a noise in your roof, it must be determined that is was caused by a rodent and not a possum, as possums are protected and large fines are involved if they are poisoned.
For more information please contact us.
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