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Rat Pest Profile:

  • Length: 6-8 inches with an even longer tail
  • Color: Brown, gray, black often with a lighter underside.
  • Common Diseases: Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease), Rat Bite Fever, Hantavirus, Trichinosis, Salmonella, Infectious Jaundice (via urine), and occasionally Bubonic Plague (via fleas)
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Common varieties of rat

  • Norway Rat

    Prefers to nest in lower levels of buildings - basements and crawlspaces

    Eats meats, fish, cereal, livestock feed, and fruits

    Trapping tip: place traps in sets of 2 or 3 and along known Norway rat runways

  • Roof Rat

    Have very poor eyesight, but a strong sense of smell, taste, and touch

    Enjoys fruits, vegetables, and cereals

    Trapping tip: Consider indoors as well as outdoor locations like piping, fences, and shrubbery

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Rats, commonly found in urban areas as well as rural environments, pose significant threats. These rodents are known carriers of various diseases, including leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonellosis, presenting a serious risk to human health. Their ability to contaminate food supplies, gnaw through structures, and carry parasites further intensifies their impact. In addition to health concerns, rats can cause extensive damage to property by chewing on electrical wires; compromising structural integrity. Swift and effective pest control measures are crucial to mitigate these dangers and safeguard both public health and property.

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  • Identify

    1. Look for droppings and musky ammonia-like odors.
    2. Check your insulation for orange & yellow patches.
    3. Look for damaged food packaging & gnaw marks.
    4. Check folded linens & clothes for fur & food stores.
  • Treat

    1. Place glue traps near evidence of rodent activity.
    2. If area is dusty, fold glue boards into tunnels.
    3. Check glue traps regularly
    4. Plan for how you will handle dead and alive rodents.
  • Prevent

    1. Seal any entry points at ground-level.
    2. Install door sweeps on exterior doors.
    3. Keep your house clean.
    4. Stop water accumulation on your property.
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