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Proper rodent and rats identification is one of the most important steps to getting rid of infestation.
Rodent, Mice and Rat
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Mice and Rats
The rodent and rat population have a distinctive sense ofย smell, hearing and sight. They are nocturnal species, usually with large eyes and commonly attracted toย ultra violetย lights. Most rodent species in Singapore have long tail, sensitive whiskers. Some species of rodents even have pouches in their cheeks.
They hide food under their fur and can be push inside out for removing food or cleaning. In most species, the tongue are not able to reach beyond the incisors. Rodents have an amazing gut digestive systems, that are able to absorb close to 80% of ingested energy. They practice coprophagy, by eating its own faeces they get the guts to absorb the nutrients.
Rats are generally warm blooded animals that grow continuously, inhabit oceans island and every part of the world. They belong to the order Rodentia, which is the largest order of mammals. Rat infestations bubonic plague are one of the most common pest problems globally. They are disgusting and often associated with illnesses such as streptobacillary rat bite fever and spirillary rat bite fever.
Rat infestations are a prevalent pest issue globally, known for their unsanitary nature and the inconvenience they cause. Getting aย professional pest control servicesย is your best bet to rid of your rodent problem permanently.
URGENT RESPONSE
Lifecycle, Diet & All
Rodent Characteristic
The Rodent Lifecycle
They need at least 3 weeks to mature from birth to adulthood. In 5 weeks, they are already sexually mature and can start reproducing. On average they can live for about one year, those that lives indoors have a lifespan of 2 to 3 years. They can survive longer in a safe environment.
Baby rat weighs about 3 to 6 grams, depending on the species and at birth blind and naked without any fur. After 6 days, they will start opening their eyes, at the start of the third week, they will begin growing fur.
The Rodent Anatomy
They have upper and lower pair of incisor teeth, used for gnawing. It does not stop growing, so they must chew to maintain and wear it down. Chewing on a variety of items available to them resulting to great damage in and around homes. Most rodent including rats, especially brown rat rattus norvegicus species are well-known for rapid breeding.
They constantly reproducing to maintain their large population. Females can give birth to an average of 40 babies a year. When the condition is ideal, they can start conceiving again after 48 hours after giving birth. This is the reason their population gets bigger in a short period.
The Rodent Dietary
Habitats like whether they are in urban area, rural or the wild can affect their food sources. Roof rats are omnivorous but they still prefer nuts and fruits. But ultimately, they will eat and contamination food when they get hungry. They also tend to stash food at their harbouring area.
On the other hand, norway rats diet consist of literally anything cereal, meat and just about anything to survive. Meanwhile, house mice Singapore prefer seeds, nuts and cereal grains, similar, to roof rats and norway rats, they will eat anything. They can only survive at least 4 days without any source of food.
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Signs of Rodent Infestation
They coexist with human populations, intruding our living space and spreading dangerous diseases, in some cases fatality. Roof rat, a long tailed rat species that are prone to climb into attic creating eerie scratching, scurrying or gnawing noises. They nest in areas where food is accessible such as the bird eggs, bearing trees etc and seek warmth. Control measures for infestation from a great height can be challenging with DIY approach.
Faecal
The house mice, kangaroo rats and rodent dropping are the smallest among the three, as well as their body size compare to the others. Our specialist can identify the species just by looking at the rat droppings. Knowing immediately the type of rodent that is infesting your home just by the look of their fresh droppings.
Damages
Rodent will not finish eating a piece of bread instead, will start chewing the packaging consuming small bites each time. You will notice evidence of multiple gnaw marks or chewing signs on the food packaging over time.
Live Presence
Rodents breed throughout the year and will hide in a seclude nesting area for reproduction. They often shred materials like paper, cardboard, and cushion sponge to build their nests. Act accordingly when you observe these activities.
Smear & Foot Prints
The dark brown grease marks of rats foot print are normally prominent, the infected rat carries harmful diseases.ย They will leave marks when they rub against the wall or, squeezing themselves into any opening to enter your home.
These are the Types of Rodents Commonly Found in Singapore
Types of Rodents
Around the world, there are at least 1,500 species of rodents to exist. Most of us are familiar with rats and mice, while some consider them as โpestsโ. A common problem in areas with poor trash management. Listed are the few types of rats species that are causing problems for homes and businesses in Singapore.
More specifically, these three:
Roof Rat (Rattus rattus) (Genus rattus)
The most challenging type of rodent to rid of as they prefer living above ground. They are also nocturnal and are one of the most agile among the rodent family. While Norway rats find burrows underground to hide, roof rats harbour on locations such as ceiling, attics and false wall. They are excellent climbers, anywhere above ground will represent an ideal location for them to harbour.
They still need accessibility to water source to survive and populate. They are also smaller in size, and their tail is longer than their body. Once they reach adulthood, their head and body length can measure 6 to 8 inches. Their tail can be as long as 7 to 10 inches, they can grow to up to 16 inches long.
They are black in colour with a pointy face that reaches sexual maturity within 2 to 3 months. They can have about 3-4 litters in a year, a litter can consist of 4 to 8 young. They have smooth fur, tails are actually scaly and commonly in the coastal areas, gaining the name โship ratโ, some refer as โblack ratsโ.ย Additionally, they have poor eyesight but compensate by their excellent hearing, smell, touch and taste.
House Mice (Mus musculus)
Also known as house mouse and often found near human dwellings especially in United States North America. They spend the day exploring properties to become familiar with their surroundings. They typically use entry points to get into properties, a small openings the size of 50-cent coin to scavenge pet food or garbage bins. Despite being smaller than roof rats and Norway rats, house mice are often mistaken for young roof rats.
They have a grey colouration and can grow up to 10 cm in length. These mice can reach sexual maturity in just one month and produce around 6-10 litters per year. The mouse droppings are much smaller than average rodents.
Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
These "sewer rat" or "brown rat" live in lower grounds, burrows, drains, sewerage and even field. They have incredibly poor vision and colour blind.ย Not agile but they are capable to run, jump, climb and swim causing a significant property damage when they gnaw.ย Norway rats are greyish-brown in colour with lighter under part tone on their body and tails shorter than their body size.
Their eyes, ears are small, head and body length is about 7 to 9 inches, tails measuring 7 inches and reach 16 inches long. They reach sexual maturity within 2-3 months, producing about 4-7 litters per year, each litter consists of 8-12 young. Additionally, their gestation only takes them about 3 weeks. They have shaggy fur, ears and tails are scaly with the abilities to squeeze through small holes.
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