Avoid Rodent Infestations
Three species of pest rodents are found in Australia. Rodents are not only disease carriers but are also very destructive, often causing damage to furniture and timber in the home. Electrical fires can be triggered by rodents by their gnawing on cables and wires. Rodents enter buildings seeking, food, warmth and sometimes water. Call Scientific Pest Management® to discuss your rodent pest control solutions.
There are three species found in Australia:- Norway Rat
- Roof Rat
- Common House mice
These rodents go into homes and buildings during the winter months seeking warmth, during and after high rainfall and in very dry conditions. Our man-made structures provide food and ideal breeding conditions for rodents.
Rats and mice are more than just a nuisance
- They cause damage to furniture and timber in the home
- They trigger electrical fires by gnawing on cables and wires
- They transfer disease by contaminating food, food preparation areas and utensils through contact with their fur, urine and droppings.
Rodents act as carriers for disease
- Salmonella food poisoning
- Rat-bite fever - bacterial infection, trichinosis worms, and murine typhus fever
Control methods
- Methods for rodents can be chemical or non-chemical
- 'Ratsak' options to professional treatments including baiting and sophisticated traps/bait boxes for more stubborn infestations
- Sanitary handling and destruction of rodents is essential
Female rodents have between 4 and 10 litters per year
- Each litter consists of 5-8 individuals
- They have exceptionally brief life cycle - as short as 40 and 45 days from birth to sexual maturity. This means infestations can increase rapidly if not detected early
- Rats and mice often nest in roofs and wall cavities or burrows close to the building
Detection can initially be difficult as rats and mice are most active at night
- The easiest way to detect rodents is evidence of droppings and urine, signs of damage from gnawing, locating nests - usually of paper/rags, and identifying sounds of their activity at night
- Once rodent activity is detected, the approach to treatment is based on the species present and local conditions
Preventative Measures - Rodent Infestations
Some tips to prevent rodents from entering your home:
- Be sure all screens, doors and windows are fitted tightly and that there are no gaps. Check the space under the door as well. Mice can enter even the smallest hole
- Ensure all food and paper materials are stored in tightly sealed containers
- Keep shrubs and vegetation trimmed away from the building to remove natural pathways into your premises
- Ensure all litter, waste foods and garden rubbish are disposed of immediately
- Seal up any holes on the outside of the building that may allow rodents to enter. This includes points where water, electricity, air conditioning and drainpipes enter your home or building
Call us to arrange for a Pest Inspection
If you suspect any rodents may have infested your home or business premises, contact Scientific Pest Management® on 1300 139 840.
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