PEST CONTROL INFO

What Are Rodents?

A rodent is a mammal belonging to the order Rodentia, characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in both upper and lower jaws. Making up about 40% of all mammal species, they are found on nearly every landmass worldwide.

40%Mammal species

Ever-GrowingSharp incisors

High RiskHealth & property

THE RODENT THREAT

Characteristics & Rat Species

Rodents rely on their sharp incisors to gnaw food, excavate burrows, and defend themselves. While famous examples include mice, rats, squirrels, and hamsters, pest control efforts primarily focus on two major rat species associated with human habitats.

Common Household Rats

Sewer Rat (Norway Rat): Highly social animals found inhabiting underground burrows, sewer networks, and warehouse foundations.

Roof Rat (Roof/Attic Rat): Agile climbers that prefer high, dry places such as attics, ceiling voids, and wall insulation spaces.

Lagomorpha Note: Rabbits and hares, though similar in appearance, belong to a separate biological order called Lagomorpha.

PROPERTY DAMAGE & HEALTH

Hazards & Disease Risks

Rats inflict severe infrastructural damage by gnawing concrete, wood, insulation, and electrical cables, creating fire and power hazards. They also carry dangerous zoonotic diseases and secondary parasites like fleas, ticks, and mites.

Salmonella Infection Weil’s Disease (Lepto) E. Coli Transmission Tuberculosis & Rabies Electrical Cable Damage Structural Hazards Ammonia Smell Pollution Fleas, Mites & Ticks

PREVENTION & CONTROL

Protecting Property from Rodents

While rodents play ecological roles in nature, rat infestations in urban habitats wreak havoc on property, contaminate food supplies, and spread severe pathogens. Professional pest management is essential to secure your environment.

Structural Defense

Prevent gnawing damage to building infrastructure, insulation, and wiring.

Hygiene Protection

Eliminate food contamination risks and strong ammonia odours from urine.

Vector Control

Stop secondary parasites such as fleas and ticks from spreading Lyme disease.

Vigilance & Treatment

Combine active exclusion, baiting, and professional inspections.

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