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Rodent Pest Blog
To determine if you are dealing with an infestation, sprinkle flour on areas you suspect of rat activities. And keep a lookout for footprints and check for fresh tracks the day after.
More than 1,000 Rat Burrows Detected in Jun 02, 2016
Top News: Rats Burrows and Rat Infestation in Singapore
In 2014, the National Environment Agency discovered more than 1,000 rat burrows in public spaces. The total number of rat burrows were 43,000 for last year that may contain 30 or more in each rats nest. This is a clear indication of rat infestation worsening and if left uncheck the number will increase further. A pair of male and female can produce over 1,300 little baby rats within months.
In housing estate, town council have respond to enquiries of about 85 percent, in which 80 percent were near bins centres. Our Technical Director, Mr Hadi Hanafi have receive a 3 time more call with regards rodent infestation. Pest controllers have seen a significant increase in rodent control for roof rats, Norway rats and house mice. Rats in Singapore are using drainage as a passage to access food source and back to their rat burrows.
We have to stay vigilant and be more well verse in tackling rat problems. Our specialists will not only remove the rats and mice. We will ensure to implement Integrated Pest Management program to prevent rats from ever returning or reproduce. Innovative Pest Management has been getting an increase number of phone calls from shopping malls for rat infestation issues.
This is normal when there is an upgrading work in the nearby building. The vibration in the ground or noise may lead them to migrate to a nearby location that offers an easy entry point. Rodents carry diseases that are harmful and in severe cases, complications or death.
Reasons that Do-It-Yourself Rodent Control Is A Waste Of Effort And Money
What is the Best Way to Kill Rats?
The reason that do-it-yourself rodent control may not be for everyone is because it will only mask the problem. Purchasing items off the shelves and preparing remedy such as peppermint oil with cotton balls will deter them for a while. Some people may even try peanut butter and rat poison, it may sound convincing but due time rats evolves and avoid. Snap traps were common method to catch rats.
They work best for mild infestations when placed correctly. To rectify the issue entirely, firstly we need to understand the characteristic and habitual preference of the species. Our specialists have face so many challenges dealing with rat infestation and have become more aware of their intelligence. The specialist are so knowledgeable, they can identifying the pest just by their rat droppings or rat poop.
Here are some of the best methods to approach rodent infestation problems.
Rat Bait Station
Our outdoor station is design to eradicate rat infestations efficiently. Offering a secure and aim for controlling rats in outdoor living spaces.
Glue Traps
Our glue trap is effective for stopping mice and rats. A perfect solution and extremely suitable for internal and external applications.
Rat Traps
Eco-friendly and safe with no use of poisons or harmful substances. Using only natural feeds ensuring the safety of children and pets.
Infested Areas that Provides Food and Shelter for Rodents
How to Prevent Rat Infestation in Singapore?
Norway Rats commonly hide in the drainage or surrounding landscape of HDB flats close to the rubbish chute. They have been reports that they multiply in malls and started chewing the false ceiling apart, causing severe damage to the wires. These species of rats are intelligent and possess a great climbing ability that not many pest technician can solve. To prevent such ordeal it is a must that trees surrounding the building is not overhanging creating a pathway.
Old buildings that are vacant for a period will definitely be a choice for pests. Away from human traffic, provide warmth and definitely easy access to food source. Pregnant rats dig burrows to securely birth their pups, keeping them away from harm. Crack, gaps and crevices close to leaky pipe work has always been their primary choice to home their young.
Having regularly maintain taps or caulk the crack and crevices can prevent pest from the opportunity for shelter. Another suitable infestation location that rodent look for is a place that food is accessible. In estates, the rubbish bin and chute has always been an area that rodent are most active. Restaurants that serve abundant of food are not spare either despite heavy human traffic.
Some rodent may still make their presence during the day while most are nocturnal they will still leave traces. Such as bite marks, gnaw marks on electrical wires, urine stains or even faecal matters. Our specialists are able to inspect for the signs of rodent infestation and identity the species.
Rodent Infestation can be Damaging to Commercial Businesses
Rodent Invasion Seen on Camera
If there is a need for rodent to be on camera, it should only be in our thermal monitoring device. With the advance technology, social media can impact negatively for commercial business owner with rats insight. One of the most challenging for owners is a recurrence of rat infestation. Fred not, our specialists have it all under control.
Rodent sighting is now getting more and more frequent, even consuming pet food. They transmit illnesses such as rat fever, Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, black plague and various pathogens. You can click here to read more about our interview with The Straits Times.
