Rodent

Understanding Rats & How to Control Them

What Are Rats ?

Rats are large rodents known for their intelligence, adaptability, and ability to thrive in urban and rural environments. The two most common pest species are the Norway rat and the roof rats. Rats can cause serious health risks and property damage by contaminating food, gnawing on structures, and spreading diseases.

Why Rodents Control Is Important

Health Hazards: Rats carry and transmit diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, salmonella, and Rats bite fever that can affect humans and pets.
Property Damage: Rats chew on wires, insulation, wood, and pipes, which can lead to electrical fires, water leaks, and costly repairs.
Rapid Reproduction: Female rats can produce several litters per year, with each litter containing up to 12 pups, leading to fast-growing infestations.
Food Contamination: Rats contaminate food supplies with their urine, droppings, and fur, making food unsafe to consume.
Psychological Stress: The presence of Rats can cause anxiety and fear in residents due to their nocturnal activity and unsettling behaviour.

Effective Rat Control Solutions

Sanitation

Keep food sealed, clean up spills promptly, and remove clutter that provides shelter for Rats.

Seal Entry Points

Close gaps, holes, and cracks around foundations, doors, windows, and vents to prevent rodents entry.

Trapping

Use snap traps, glue boards, or live traps placed along rodents runways to reduce populations.

Professional Monitoring

Pest control experts conduct inspections, set bait stations, and monitor activity to manage infestations effectively.

Ongoing Prevention

Regular maintenance and monitoring help prevent future Rats problems.

Fun Facts About Rats

Highly Intelligent: Rats are capable of learning complex tasks and can remember routes through mazes.
Excellent Climbers and Swimmers: Roof rats can climb walls and trees, while Norway rats are good swimmers and can survive in sewers.
Whisker Sensors: Rats use their sensitive whiskers to navigate tight spaces and sense their environment in the dark.
Gnawing Habits: Rats teeth never stop growing, so they constantly gnaw on objects to keep them trimmed.
Social Animals: Rats communicate with each other through high-frequency sounds inaudible to humans.
Nocturnal: Rats are mostly active at night, helping them avoid predators and humans.
Rapid Breeders: A single pair of Rats can produce up to 2,000 descendants in one year under ideal conditions!