Rat Control Sunshine West

Common types of rats

The following are the rats that are commonly found in Sunshine West:

Grey or black climbing rat

The appearance of the Black Rat is brown and grey and not entirely black. They have a long, scaly tail. Black rats are typically discovered in urban places. They reside primarily on the roof of properties and produce shredded debris for their nests. They are 9 mm long when fully grown, and it takes 12-16 weeks for them to reach adulthood.

Norway rat

This large brown sewer rat is also known as Norway rat. They have large ears, the texture of white and grey colour on their body, with white and grey colour on the bottom. Its scientific name is Rattus norvegicus. It is a common pest in Australia. They are typically found in the bushes in urban areas, where they dwell in close proximity to humans.

Diseases carried by rats

Rats are disease carriers, in addition to the physical damage they can bring to your home or business. Anyone in the neighbourhood of the infested region, including you and your family, pets, employees, and visitors property, may be at risk of these diseases.

The following are some of the most frequent diseases spread by rats:

Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is a kind of poisoning caused by eating or drinking rat feces-contaminated food or water.

Leptospirosis

This is a bacterial disease that can affect anyone who comes into direct contact with rat-infested water.

Weil's disease

This disease is a severe variant of Leptospirosis. This is a bacterial infection of some form. The bacteria Leptospira is the cause. You can get it if you come into touch with the urine, blood, or tissue from infected animals or rats.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

This is a deadly viral disease that can be contracted by being bitten by a rat, any contact with rat urine or feces, or breathing in rat-contaminated dust and debris.

Because rats reproduce so quickly, one or two in a given area can quickly become a family, and ultimately lead to an infestation. This is a severe health danger because many of the diseases they carry are easily transmitted, and rats also bring a variety of other pests with them, such as fleas and ticks - that is why it is best to contact a pest control professional to get rid of this rat problem for you.

Signs of a rat infestation

Rat droppings

Rats are one of the most prevalent forms of rodents that infest homes and businesses. Finding rat droppings is one of the most telling indications of a rat infestation.

Rat holes

Holes can be found between the floors or in unusual places like closets. They can also be found near gas pipes and near water pipes. Rats are clever critters who can squeeze through any little opening, including gas line entry holes under stoves. Furniture with holes, such as a bed or a sofa, can also be found.

Noise

Rats make a noise that is a combination of squeaking and hissing. Inside homes, you may also hear gnawing, clawing, and rustling noises.

Rat tracks

Rats leave a four-toed front and five-toed back footprint, which is easily visible in a dusty environment.

Once you notice one of these signs found in your domestic and industrial property, call us for a free, no-obligation quote! We offer a great service when it comes to ur pest treatments.