Rats Control
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Do you find mouse litter when you wake up in
the morning?
Do you find gnawed paper strips, clothes around the debris/clutters?
Do you hear stripping sound in the night?
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Your pets often carries carcasses of dead animals which looks alike that of a
mouse?
If Yes, then a new guest has made his way to your place and that too from the
rodent family.
Would you like to welcome or would you like to kick these guests out of your
place before it’s too late?
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As the population of
human being is increasing a rapid growth in the population of pests can also be
seen, especially of Rodents family. With the increment in industrialization, the
damping of garbage and other rubbish materials is also increasing; all the
scraps from industries, homes, hotels, etc are thrown in large amount either in
rivers or ground proposed for disposal. But have we ever notice how these stuffs
are disposed? Well before recycling these stuffs, they are kept for many days as
it is. This gives several golden opportunities to the pests to feed themselves
and survive.
As the requirement of
human is increasing including the population factor, the amount of scrap is also
increasing and the group which is getting more benefits is the pest group which
is increasing its population in ratio with the human with the increase of life
threatening diseases.
People are so busy that
they hardly notice what is happening around. Well they do realize the damages
when it’s too late.
Pests as we all know are
the major hindrance in the path of success of human and Nation both socially and
economically. Pests when left untreated are no less than a severe case of social
leprosy. They damage our personal, public & national properties. They cause a
lot of negative effect on our social and economical life. They are the major
cause behind life threatening diseases like malaria, dengue, typhus, plague, etc
and of course many allergies.
The most dangerous group
of pest is the Rodent group. They are not only health hazardous but also cause a
lot of economic damage to us and our Nation.
Nearly 40% of grain
stock is damaged by these Rodents around the world. Many companies find their
old important document being bitten by these nuisances. In fact our
residences/homes have become the favorite place for the Rodents to dwell.
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Types of Rodents
There are 1500-2000
different documented rodent species.
Out of them 3 are the
main types:-
1)
Norway Rats
2)
Roof Rats
3)
House Mice.
They live on the
principle of commensalisms that is sharing the human life without any positive
feedback except damages they give in return.
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Let’s discuss about the above three species:
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Norway Rats
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The Norway rat is also
known as the Brown rat, Gray rat, Common rat, House rat, Wharf rat, Sewer rat,
Barn rat and Water rat. They are not actually from Norway, but were first
identified there. They are difficult to eliminate once they get inside a
house/building.
Their color varies from
completely black to grayish brown, reddish brown. Their underside is usually
gray to off-white. The body is heavy and thick, from 7 to 10 inches long. They
weight between 12 to 24 ounces. The tail is shorter than the body--about 6 to 8
1/2 inches long. The tail is dark on top with a lighter underside.
Norway rats are able to
chew through wood, metals like lead, aluminum, copper, even cinder block and
uncured concrete. They burrow extensively in soil and are excellent swimmers and
good climbers. They prefer basements and lower portions of buildings for their
nest. Norway rats are nocturnal as most of their activities and feeding takes
place between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise. They also
have a very strong social hierarchy - the biggest and strongest Norway rats get
the best food and harborage.
They are omnivores-they
can eat just about anything, but they prefer meats, fish, flour, cereal grains,
fruits and vegetables. They consume 3/4 to 1 ounce of food each day and require
water daily to survive, from 1/2 to 1 ounce of water every day. Norway rats are
best suited for temperate zones. They are mostly found in the old established
downtown and dock areas, and have become quite prolific in that environment, so
they are not as much a problem for the homeowner.
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Life Cycle:
Norway rats will become
sexually mature in 3-5 months of age. The females create a nest in isolated
places when inside a building, or in burrows or tunnels when outside. There can
be from four to seven litters each year, with up to a dozen young in each
litter, so the population can grow quite rapidly. Adults only live from 9-12
months.
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Roof Rats are probably
the most common rat species found. They are also known as Alexandrian rats,
Black rats, Fruit rats and Ship rats. They will explore their usual territory
daily, covering about 100 to 300 feet. Rats will frequent the same areas and
travel the same runways daily. Because they are nocturnal by habit, most of
their activity is at night.
The body is slender,
from 6 1/2 to 8 inches long. They have an average weight of 6 to 12 ounces.
Their color varies from black to brownish-gray, with the underside being gray to
white. The tail is hairless and longer than the head and body, from 7 1/2 to 10
inches long.
Roof rats will not only
nest in trees (especially palms), ivy, and ground cover, but also in upper
portions of buildings. They are omnivores--their food source consists of snails,
fruits, grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds, pet food and items from unsealed
garbage containers, and just about anything leftover from humans. They usually
consume 1/2 to 1 ounce of food daily, and drink up to 1 ounce of water daily. A
water source is also essential. The Roof rat is notable by its larger ears,
pointed nose, a tail that is longer than the body, and an average body weight of
6-12 ounces. Roof rats also have a sharp sense of smell.
Rats spread disease,
damage structures, and contaminate food, animal feed, and the environment around
them. Because a single pair of rats shed more than one million body hairs each
year, and a single rat will produce 25,000 droppings per year, contamination is
a serious problem. Additionally, the physical damage to structures which can
include electrical, plumbing, and woodwork problems can be extensive and costly.
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Roof Rats
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Life Cycle:
The female Roof rat
reaches sexual maturity at 3 months of age. They are in heat approximately every
4-5 days. The gestation period is 21 to 23 days, with each litter being 5-8
pups. After giving birth the female is capable of being in heat again in 24 to
48 hours, so many generations can be produced each year.
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House Mice
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The House mouse is a
small, slender rodent with a slightly pointed nose; small, black, somewhat
protruding eyes; large, sparsely haired ears; and a nearly hairless tail with
scale rings. House mice are considered among the most troublesome and
economically damaging Rodents.
Adult House mice weigh
from 1/2 to 1 ounce. They are generally grayish brown with a gray or off-white
belly. House mice live in and around homes, farms, commercial establishments,
and in open fields and agricultural lands. House mice will eat many types of
food but prefer seeds and grain. Foods high in fat, protein, or sugar may be
preferred even when grain and seed are present. Such items include bacon,
chocolate candies, butter, and nutmeats. Unlike Norway and Roof rats, House mice
can survive with little or no water, obtaining their water from moisture in the
food they eat.
House mice are mainly
nocturnal, although in some areas a lot of daytime activity may be seen. Seeing
mice during the day does not necessarily mean that a high population is present,
although this is usually true for rats. Studies indicate that during its daily
activities, a mouse normally travels an area averaging between 10 to 30 feet in
diameter. Mice will seldom travel farther than this to obtain food or water.
Because of their limited movement and feeding behavior they are much more
difficult to control in some situations.
House mice can also
cause damage to buildings by their gnawing and nest-building activities, in
addition to their contamination of foods. Mice often make homes in large
electrical appliances, and they may chew up wiring as well as insulation,
resulting in short circuits, which can create fire hazards or expensive damage.
Mice may also damage stored items in attics, basements, garages, or museums.
Among the diseases mice
or their parasites may transmit to humans are salmonellosis (food poisoning),
rickett-sialpox, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis. Mice may also carry
leptospirosis, rat bite fever, tapeworms, and organisms that can cause ringworm
(a fungal skin disease) in humans.
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Life Cycle:
Litters of 5 or 6 young
are born 19 to 21 days after mating. Mice are born hairless and with their eyes
closed. They grow rapidly, and after 2 weeks their eyes and ears open and they
are covered with hair. They begin to make short excursions from the nest and eat
solid food at 3 weeks. Weaning soon follows, and mice are sexually mature at 6
to 10 weeks of age. Mice may breed year-round. The female has 5 to 10 litters
per year. Mouse populations can therefore grow very rapidly under ideal
conditions.
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How they intrude a
premise?
Rodents can enter a
building through any hole whether of sewer or a hole left for electrical wiring.
They can enter a commercial building through stocks imported/exported, cracks &
crevices ,fields their natural habitat, damp areas, trashes, etc. They can adapt
any mode of entry to enter a building.
They mostly prefer areas
where they can find suitable environment of food, shelter, breeding, etc.
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Why there is a need of
controlling Rodents?
Rodents not
only gnaw and burrow but they transmit many diseases to human as well as
livestock. Food, Clothing, Books, Papers, etc are contaminated by their
droppings and gnawing. They can even gnaw soft plastic and electric wires
causing fire and appliance failure. They add up to structural damage too by
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How
to control rats and Rodents?
Well cleanliness and
proper checking can save you from Rats/Rodents. A regular Rats Control Treatment
for the places where they find themselves comfortable. Proper cleaning of trash
cans where rats/Rodents can find food for themselves. Rats/ Rodents when left
untreated can make you dance on one foot i.e. in residences they mess up things
by biting clothes, etc, contaminating food articles and so on but in commercial
buildings apart from these they divert the staff from their work focus.
Sometimes a company has
to pay off a lot for the damages done by Rodents.
Rat/Rodents are a major threat for economic and social life. It is better to
control their population before they control us.
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Who can help us?
A Well trained team of
professional pest control operators can handle such situation.
They normally provide
three types of rat control services:-
i)
Toxic
Bait mode where the
rat dies after consuming the poisonous chemical set for them. Formulated food
based baits containing food grains or seeds are placed. These baits are slow
poison and takes 3-5 days for the target to die. Grain baits are available in
pack mode of cellophane, paper bags, plastics. They are easy to place in the
burrows, tunnels and all hidden areas.
Rodents gnaw or chew into the packet to feed on the bait.
People who have small children or pets at home use tamper resistant baits so
that accidental poisoning can be avoided. The baits should be placed as that the
distance between them is not more than 8 ft. The baits should be placed along
the wall as the rodents travel along the wall side.
Poisoned rodents often die in
inaccessible locations within a building, leading to unpleasant odors. If you
find any dead rodents, dispose of them by placing them in plastic bags and
putting them in the trash or by burying. Wear gloves while handling dead rodents
to prevent disease spread. Store any unused bait out of the reach of children
and pets
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ii)
Traditional traps/Glue
Traps- Where the rats get trapped in traditional traps and get glued in
the glue trap. In this
the customer does not have to worry about where the rat
will die. Traditional
traps are set with Peanut butter,
Chocolate, Breads, and other eatables.
Place
traps against a wall, behind an object, or in secluded areas where
rodent
droppings, gnawing, and damage are evident. In Glue Board Rodents get stuck and
suffocate to death.
These shall be placed along wall side. There are chances that a glue
trap lose its effectiveness due cold weather,
dust, pet's fur.
Regular check up to examine the effectiveness of the glue traps should be done.
Traditional Traps Glue Traps
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iii)
Ultra-Sonic
Rat Repellers
Device- a device which repels rodents and other creepers from entering
the premise. The vibration
produced by these
devices prohibits rodents from invading your premise.
Ultra-Sonic
Rat Repellers
Device
UltraSonic
Rat Repellers
Device
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iv) Proper Cleanliness
The premise should be cleaned regularly
to stop these rodents. Weeds, Garbage in and out of a building must be
cleaned. Food spilt on ground must be cleaned to avoid rodents from feeding.
Store items off the ground so you do
not attract rodents and to make rodent detection easier.
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v) Rodent Proofing
To stop rodents from entering is to seal all cracks holes, openings under doors,
building foundation, vents etc.
Do not use plastic sheeting, wood, or any material the rodents could gnaw
through. Make sure doors, windows,
and screens fit tightly. If
not, cover the edges with sheet metal to prevent gnawing. Because rodents
are
excellent climbers, you must
also seal any openings above ground
level.
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