Rats and mice are both rodents, so look similar - the biggest difference is their size. Rats are larger and heavier while mice have smaller slender bodies. Mice also have long slender tails (for their body size) covered in hair compared to rat tails which are shorter, thicker and hairless.
There is an old saying, “you never have just one mouse in the house,” and this statement is often true. If you spot one mouse, more are likely nearby. Rodents live mainly outdoors in spring and summer, but once fall and winter arrive, they attempt to move indoors to find shelter and food. If you are not careful, a home or business can create a perfect environment for rodents to thrive. The possibility of rodent infestation means you need a pest control provider with the right experience to resolve the issue quickly.
Why Rodent Management Is Necessary?
The presence of rodents carries serious health and economic implications. Some of the illnesses rodents carry can pose significant health risks. Rodent-borne diseases include rat bite fever, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, and Lymphocytic choriomeningitis amongst others. These conditions can cause chronic symptoms, so home or property owners should do their best to keep rodents away from their property. These diseases can be spread to humans directly, through handling of rodents, through contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva, or through rodent bites. Diseases carried by rodents can also be spread to humans indirectly, through ticks, mites or fleas that have fed on an infected rodent.
In addition to the diseases they carry, rodents also chew and contaminate food. Direct damage to product requires immediate disposal, wasting food and other items. Prolonged rodent infestation can lead to food contamination, as rodent feces and urine can contain harmful, disease-causing microorganisms. There have been numerous instances where rodents have caused contamination to food product putting people and their health at risk.
Not only are rodents dangerous, but they can also cause significant financial losses as well. A rodent infestation can cause considerable and expensive property destruction and substantial food contamination, especially in restaurants and other businesses. Additionally, rodents love to gnaw and may also target a home or business’s electrical wires or foundation, which at best can damage your home, or at worst, raise the risk of health problems. These financial burdens, along with the serious health and safety risks rodents pose, mean home and property owners should have professionals swiftly handle a rat or mouse infestation.
The Most Widely Seen Species of the RODENTS
The Roof Rats
You will usually see these rats on the roofs of the structures and these rats are good at climbing. They prefer to live in areas of the house like ceilings and attics. You will also notice the nest of such rodents in dense vegetation, piles of debris and wood, and over the trees. The nests are usually found in the citrus and avocado trees. The favourite things to eat for these rodents are cat, snail, and dog kibble.
The Norway Rats
These are not climbers and they prefer to stay at the lower levels of the structures. You will see them in crawl spaces, on the voids of the walls, in the storage rooms, or any messy area that is not used. In terms of outdoors, they make their nests in storm drains, sewers, and burrows on the ground. Norway rats like to eat protein and carbohydrate-rich food but they even eat items like soap.
The House Mouse
These are the smallest among the rat species and they are good at climbing. They are similar to Norway rats in their nesting patterns, and they usually stick to the ground when making nests.
The Bandicoots
The Bandicoots are the most aggressive among the rat species and they are also the biggest in size. They are great at burrowing and can cause structural damage to the buildings through their burrowing. They are known to burrow on the floor and ground, and also spoil the stored goods.
*Rats and rodents come to your house or premises in search of water, food and shelter. To keep the rodents away
HOW DO YOU KEEP RODENTS AWAY FROM YOUR HOUSE OR PREMISES?
*Fill up any cracks or holes through which they can enter your house
*Don’t keep uncovered food out in the open, this attracts them to your house
*Set traps and baits at places frequently visited by the rodents
*Contact professional rodent control services company in case of any rodent problem on your premises
Techniques & Methods for Rodent Control
Rodent Baiting Service
To help prevent rodent problems, we'll set up secure bait stations in strategic locations around the exterior of your building. These rodent bait boxes are monitored and checked regularly.
Placement of Rodent Bait Station
It is a crucial aspect of the mechanical and chemical pest control for rats. It is a metal box of rectangular shape where the sticky board or the bait for the rats are kept safely.
Trapping Rodent Trapping Method
A 24x7 pest management technician may use different kinds of rodent traps. Depending on how serious an infestation is, your 24x7 technician will recommend and install a variety of devices to eliminate the issue. Utilizing our experience and expertise, we can safely eliminate the issue using professional tools in a timely manner. A 24x7 technician will also be able to identify the best locations to install devices for optimum results.
The Snap traps or sticky boards are placed on the runways as traps to catch the rodents. This is a useful pest control method for rats when there are a small number of rats in the building. It is generally done for the indoors but can also be carried out for sensitive areas outdoor.
Rodents Proofing
Proofing refers to blocking the ways for Rodents to enter by putting up guards on the drainpipes. The access of rodents in the area is restricted through this Rodent Control technique.
Pest Control Checkup & Inspections
The team from company will check up the next day to assess the results of their rodent control services. They will throw the dead rats on the dumping grounds or bury them away safely.
