Rodents Control
Having a rodent problem in your home or premises can be highly disruptive. Rats are known as pests because they carry pathogens and parasites such as tapeworms and hookworms. One of the most notable diseases transmitted by rats is leptospirosis. Food is often contaminated when rats walk over it, leaving behind feces and urine. Additionally, rats can chew on electrical and electronic equipment, causing damage and costly repairs.
Rats reproduce rapidly when their environment provides adequate food and shelter. With abundant resources, a healthy female rat can give birth up to 10 times a year, producing 2–12 offspring per litter. Remarkably, rats can start breeding as early as two months old!
Rodents as a Pest
Disease Transmission
Rats often act as intermediate hosts for pathogenic organisms, allowing them to grow and multiply before infecting their primary hosts.
Food & Drink Contamination
Rats contaminate food and beverages by leaving behind their feces and urine.
Damage to Electrical Appliances & Furniture
Rats gnaw on objects to file down their continuously growing teeth, causing damage.
Business Losses
Rat infestations can significantly impact businesses. Damage to raw materials and products leads to financial loss, while a rat problem can tarnish your reputation, especially in the food service industry.
Methods of Rodents Control
Sealing Rodent Entry Points & Maintenance (Customer’s Action)
Blocking rodent entry points is the safest and most effective long-term control method. This step is the first and most crucial action in implementing a successful rodent infestation management program.
Sanitation & Cleanliness (Customer’s Action)
Limiting food sources (including garbage) reduces the likelihood of attracting rodents to your premises. Additionally, a clean environment increases the chances of rodents consuming bait placed by the pest control company, enhancing the effectiveness of rodent control and extermination efforts.
Bait Stations (Ochre’s Action)
The TRBS or EPBS stations is a weatherproof and locked for safety. Besides controlling the rodents, it is a great monitoring system for premises against rodents infestations.
Chemical Control (Ochre’s Action)
Rodent bait is a cost-effective, fast, and highly effective way to eliminate rodents. Proper use of rodent bait requires expertise and sound management practices to ensure both effectiveness and safety for customers and other animals, such as pets.
Mechanical Control (Ochre’s Action)
Traps provide a safer alternative for rodent control. Glue traps, in particular, are ideal for sensitive areas where the use of rodent bait is not an option.