Rodents are uninvited visitors to human dwellings, in addition to mice and rats, you can also meet rats. Unlike mice, rats are significantly larger, can measure up to 25 cm, have a very long tail and large ears. Compared to rats, rats have a longer tail and ears, but above all, rats occur in dry places such as soils, warehouses, and granaries.
The presence of rats on the property is undesirable for many reasons. In addition to financial damage in the form of bites of various materials, it also causes damage to stored property. If the cables are chewed, there is a risk of fire, health can also be endangered, and rats can transmit serious infectious diseases. Their feces, hair, and urine contaminate the environment and any food supplies. No wonder rats are among the most destructive mammals in the world.
Reproduction of Rats
Rats are able to reproduce throughout almost the year. In a year, one female can give life to 3-6 generations. After 20-24 days of gestation, an average of 6-10 pups give birth. The pups are blind, bare and about 3 cm in size. The female takes care of them and feeds them for about 3 weeks. Rats reach sexual maturity 3 months after birth.
How A Rat Harms
Rats can be carriers of infectious diseases such as salmonellosis or typhus. Above all, however, they pollute the environment with their feces. Furthermore, they often destroy or degrade food supplies. They can also damage packaging, insulation materials, wooden floors, pipes and cables.
What The Rat Feeds On
Although the rat is an omnivore, if it has a choice, it prefers a plant diet, especially in the fruit, vegetables, potatoes, cereals, but also scrap.
Rats In The Household
In Ukraine, rats do not occur in the wild, only near human dwellings or directly in them. The most active are the rats at dusk when we can see them, but also hear them. They can climb very well, almost no obstacle is a problem for them.
They feed mainly on plant foods, but they are undemanding omnivores who like to eat on cables, insulation, pipes, wooden floors, and expensive materials. Another problem is their rapid reproduction, which multiplies their numbers.
The rat is seldom found alone, they usually stay in colonies of up to 50-60 individuals. Rats are very intelligent and resourceful, so it is important not to underestimate them. So how do you get rid of rats?
Possibilities Of Liquidation Of Rats
1. Ultrasound Scarer For Rats
The rat scarer works on the principle of making sounds in waves which are unpleasant for rats. However, the disadvantage of most of these scarecrows is that if the rats have already found a food source in you, they will withstand this annoying sound until they feed. They can therefore only be used preventively with limited results. But using ultrasonic pest control from Everpest, you can get exceptional results on rat extermination.
2. Rat-trap
A popular way to fight rats is to use a rat trap with bait. It is a gentle and non-chemical way, but it does not take into account the intelligence and innate distrust of rats. The probability of catching all rats using a cage trap is relatively low. If it is the only stray rat in the building, this option can be tried with a relatively high chance of success. In the case of a larger infestation, this method of capture is not effective, rats can learn from the mistakes of others.
3. Glue And Rat Poison
Of the chemical, but still, quite gentle variants is the use of glue, to which the rat sticks. The disadvantage is that in the case of frequent or inappropriate placement, it can limit the trap.
On the other hand, poisons are generally among the most effective weapons against rats, but their disadvantage is the possibility of endangering other inhabitants of the building in the event of unprofessional use or placement. If there are pets and children in the building or the food business, it is strongly recommended not to manipulate the poisons unless you are trained.
The best solution is to use ultrasonic pest repellers which will perform professional rodent control of rats and ensure safety in its implementation.
How To Get Rid Of Rats: Killing A Rat Is Not The End
It doesn’t end with killing the rat. Handling of rat carcasses is not safe, professional removal and subsequent disposal are required. Pest control performed by a professional is a guarantee of success, satisfaction, and safety of all residents in the building, including pets.
How To Get Rid Of Rats: Rats Extermination And DDD Service
According to the Public Health Protection Act No. 258/2000 Coll. Every employer has to ensure the protection of the health of its employees. Rats and other rodents can transmit dangerous diseases, so contamination of work areas or materials should be avoided. DDD service is a service that ensures rodent control, disinfection, and disinfection at a preventive level, thus protecting the company’s money and assets. The legal obligation to implement DDD also applies to restaurants, offices, hospitals, warehouses, and public areas of the municipality.
How To Get Rid Of Rats In The Basement: The Basis Is Prevention
If nothing interesting is freely available for the rat, it will not tend to stay with you. Clean the food and seal the leftovers in sturdy containers that will withstand the rats. Appropriate prevention can prevent the occurrence of rats and other rodents. It is important to follow hygiene rules and maintain order. Keep objects in good condition, check the tightness of doors, windows, building structures. Do not ventilate windows that do not have mesh,… Just do everything you can to keep the rat out of the building.
Feed bags are an easy target for rats, as are open doors to warehouses and cellars. Check the doors and windows for leaks and the condition of the building. A specific plan for prevention against rats in the basement, but also in commercial premises, will be prepared by a rodent control specialist.
The occurrence of rats is reported mainly in the northwestern part of Bohemia, rats are more common also in Ukraine. Aren’t you bothered by an unsolicited visit to rats?