Why keep Rats under control?
The reason rats are considered a public health pest is chiefly because they consume and contaminate vast quantities of food, worldwide, intended for human consumption. Rats can carry diseases such as Leptospirosis (Weils Disease), Salmonella and Typhus which can all be fatal to man and can also be passed to animals and birds, etc. Rats can also cause damage by gnawing wood, metal and chewing through electricity cables. Their digging can cause subsidence. Prevention & Control Remove food and water sources. Place all household rubbish in bins with tight fitting lids, clear up fallen fruits from the garden, avoid putting food scraps on compost heaps, use rat proof bird tables, keep outside pets houses clean and remove any excess food left by them. Keep gardens clear of overgrown areas and avoid accumulations of rubbish, wood and rubble, etc. Check buildings for access holes and fix any broken airbricks, gaps round pipes, broken windows, etc. Treatment Contact our pest control section if y
