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Common Rat - Rattus Norvegicus
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The common rat needs a daily supply of water to survive (unless its primary food source is very moist). They are omnivorous but will prefer to eat cereals over other types of food. They are very mobile creatures and can climb on a wide variety of surfaces and are considered quite acrobatic. They tend to eat about 1/10 of their body-weight every day. After treating the property, a survey should be undertaken to assess the infestation's proportions and risks. Also, adjacent properties should be inspected due to the behaviours of rats ( Rats tend to travel outside their harbourage to feed and drink before returning). |
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| Colour of rats | Commonly grey with a light underside |
| Ears of rats | Relatively small |
| Eyes of rats | Relatively small |
| Tail of rats | Shorter than the length of head and body |
| Weight (adult) rat | Around 500 g |
| Litters per year of rats | around 5 |
| Litter size of rats | upwards of 8 |
| Maturity of rats | around 3 months |
| Average life span of rats | a year |
During the survey, your pest-control technician will
carry out a "risk-assessment" which is basically our
way of checking for any hazards on the property /
area. We will provide you, where possible, with
advice for preventing rats e.g. highlighting any
factors that can improve the situation, such as:
proofing, cleaning, food storage etc.
Our technicians are always suitably equipped to
handle virtually any problem that may be
encountered. Our knowledgeable pest-controllers are
experienced in the living patterns/ niches of rats
and are very able to detect signs of them where
present. These signs may include:
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| Treatment |
 After establishing the
type and species of pest present, a baiting
programme should be implemented. Our
technicians aim to exterminate the rats
without endangering people or non-target
animals within the area. We are aware of the
continuous changes that occur within a nest
and we consider this when assessing your
property. Baits, therefore, have to be
inaccessible to other animals. In instances where baits need to be in
domestic areas, tamper-resistant bait-boxes
must be used to protect the health of
non-target animals and people. Usually, follow-up surveying will occur
seven working days after the initial baiting
programme has been implemented, some
situations, however, may require more
frequent (daily) visits. |
We are able to provide a FREE no - obligation quote over the phone or by e - mail.
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To solve your rat problem now! call us on 0800 0567 231. |
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