Rats And Mice Live

Rats and mice live in the same areas as people. They can have many litters of babies each year.The most common rodent pests in Australia are the House Mouse, Roof Rat and the Norway Rat or Sewer Rat. They can jump about 30cm vertically, squeeze through a 6mm opening and are good climbers. Both species are most active at night. They eat our scraps and live in our buildings.Species of rodents are known for their fast reproduction and Mice typically have 5 to 10 litters of 6 young in a single year. Maturity is reached in 6 to 10 weeks.• Avoid touching rodent pests.Rats and mice are mostly active at night and you don't often see them during the day. During winter they try to move indoors and because they can carry disease, controlling them is important to you, your family and members of your staff.Rodents have highly developed senses of taste, hearing and touch, but generally have poor eyesight and will only live for about 12 months.• Repair leaks and holes in the sewer system.• Store firewood well off the ground. Rats typically have 4 to 6 litters of 6 to 10 young, achieving maturity in 3 to 4 months.There are different solutions to control rodent infestation depending on your problem and its extent.• Secure bathroom and kitchen vents.• Place birdcages on concrete floors and clean regularly. Their numbers build up because we are often careless about hygiene and sanitation.• Clean up fallen fruit and nuts from the ground.• Clean up yard waste that can act as a shelter. However by following the steps listed above you should significantly reduce the risk of rodent activity in your home or office. Before undertaking any treatments getting advice from a trained specialist is always advised as they will undertake a thorough assessment of your particular rodent problem..What you can do to limit infestation:Since Rodents have a tendency to be able to detect chemicals in food they can also become 'bait shy' and home solutions can fail due to this , however by following these points you can make your home or office less attractive to rats and mice.Groups of rodents live in burrows in warm locations on gathered nesting materials such as cloth, fur, paper and feathers.• Clean up food spillages daily.• Place bird food in feeders. As stated earlier both types of rodents will gnaw at almost anything in order to keep their teeth short. They often live near their food sources in well sheltered areas, typically at ground level.• Clean up animal waste as soon as possible. Rats and mice are covered in fur which is usually a variation of brown, they suckle their young in the early stages of their lives. These particular rodents are responsible for spreading disease onto humans and the contamination of food in a variety of ways. They chew objects to keep their incisor teeth short and this can be dangerous when electrical wiring is involved.• Remove pet dishes and leftovers promptly after feeding.• Promptly remove.