Rodents are bad news!

It's that time of year when rats and mice start seeking shelter, and it is often in your home or workplace. So, if you have to control rodents, you will want to do it quickly!

The dollar value put on the damage that rodents cause to stock and foodstuffs runs into millions of dollars each year. Their gnawing through electrical cables is thought to be the cause of many unexplained fires and they carry disease. What's more, rodents breed like rabbits. Two unwelcome guests could multiply to become more than 2,000 within a year. So it's important to stop them fast

 

 

A House Mouse

Traditional rodent baits are slow. Rodents need to consume great quantities before they die.

 

A Roof Rat

 

   With some of the older rodenticides, a rodent may need to consume a quantity of bait equal to a quarter of its bodyweight to be fatal. A big ask. At best, several feeds will be required in order to consume this quantity. At worst, the rodent will simply feel ill, and then become suspicious enough of the bait to avoid in the future.
If you are trying to control rats and mice, you need to do so with a little thought. Naturally you will want to ensure the safety of your children, pets and wildlife in your area. The danger to pets and wildlife with rodenticides comes from either primary poisoning or from secondary poisoning.
 

Primary poisoning is caused when a pet eats the rat bait directly. The commonest way this occurs is when a pet gets into a container of bait that has been incorrectly stored. None of us are infallible and sometimes we can forget that we have a container of rat bait on the shelf in a shed. If the packet is accidentally knocked to the ground, spilling its contents, a pet will readily eat it.

Secondary poisoning is different. It occurs when an animal eats a poisoned rat. The residue of bait in the rat's stomach is the cause of the toxicity. Often this occurs when an affected rat, perhaps slower and more lethargic than a normal one and thereby less able to defend itself, falls victim to a dog or cat or to a bird of prey such as an owl, a hawk or a falcon.


There are many rat poisons on the market, and some are safer for pets and wildlife than others. No matter which rat poison you use, be especially aware that all of them pose some danger to pets. This danger can be minimised by the careful choice of baits, by using effective baiting procedures and by ensuring you store baits safely.		  

 

A Norway Rat

Childs Pest Services put your family and pets safety first when it comes to treating rats and mice around your home. If you are a business with rodent problems, we look at the most cost-effective yet safest ways to rid your premises of these annoying pests.

If you would like to find out how we can help you get rid of rodents at your home or business - why not call us today!

Phone: 45777910
 
 

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