The most commonly found rat in KwaZulu-Natal is the Roof Rat. Also known as a Ship Rat, or House Rat, these rodents can be persistent and if they gain access into your home or business they can spread diseases, contaminate food, and cause considerable damage, such as:
· Rats can damage your home’s insulation.
· They can chew through floor joists and walls.
· They can cause fires by chewing on electrical cables.
· Rats can undermine hill sides, retaining walls and other such structures through burrowing activity.
The most likely mouse to be found in a domestic or business environment in the greater Durban area is the regular House Mouse. Mice are second only to humanity as the most populous mammals in urban areas. House mice are considered dangerous and destructive pests. Infestations should be handled swiftly and are most efficiently dealt with through professional pest control methods.
Rodent Monitoring and Baiting
Rodent lockable Bait Stations can target both Rats and Mice
It is extremely important to closely monitor and control mice and rats, as they can result in both financial and potential health risks. Food spoilage and loss – on an enormous global scale – can be attributed to rodents through contamination and physical damage/consumption.
It is estimated that up to a third of the world’s food supplies never reach consumers, due to losses attributed to rodents. Rodents are omnivorous, consuming all types of food and food based products and they require water, which can be sourced from various contributing factors; condensation from machinery and service pipes, air-conditioning outlets, and water pooling in drain traps to mention but a few.
