Some of the most destructive pests we deal with are rats in Brisbane. Rats typically have a pointed snout and a long tail. Rats are characteristically distinguished from mice by their size. Rats are some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet and can be extremely difficult to exterminate.
When are rats most active and where do they nest?
People don’t often see rats, but signs of their presence are easy to detect. Some species breed year-round, and populations are maintained through constant reproduction. Human intervention, in the form of clearing unsuitable habitats and planting cereal and other food crops, increases the optimal habitat and food resources for rats.
Rats may live and nest within buildings indefinitely, provided they have access to food and water.
How do rats get into your home?
Rats usually enter through openings at ground level, such as ground vents. However, they can crawl into any hole and down any wall. Rats only require holes the size of a quarter, or a gap that is about 5/8 inch to gain access to your house. Usually where a hole has been cut in a wall to allow a wire or duct through
Some of the most destructive pests we deal with are rats in Brisbane. Rats typically have a pointed snout and a long tail. Rats are characteristically distinguished from mice by their size. Rats are some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet and can be extremely difficult to exterminate.
When are rats most active and where do they nest?
People don’t often see rats, but signs of their presence are easy to detect. Some species breed year-round, and populations are maintained through constant reproduction. Human intervention, in the form of clearing unsuitable habitats and planting cereal and other food crops, increases the optimal habitat and food resources for rats.
Rats may live and nest within buildings indefinitely, provided they have access to food and water.
How do rats get into your home?
Rats usually enter through openings at ground level, such as ground vents. However, they can crawl into any hole and down any wall. Rats only require holes the size of a quarter, or a gap that is about 5/8 inch to gain access to your house. Usually where a hole has been cut in a wall to allow a wire or duct through
Are rats a threat to humans?
Rats are equipped with large teeth and administer painful bites when threatened. Many wild rats carry a number of diseases and parasites, but which diseases, and what percentage of the rat population is infected, vary with the population under study. Rats can carry many parasites, some of which can be fatal to humans.
When should you contact a qualified pest controller?
Rats tend to be rapid breeders. Some species breed year-round, and populations are maintained through constant reproduction. If not dealt with carefully, rats can cause serious damage to your home. If you have noticed any signs of rat infestation around/within your home or you have seen the rat in person; contact a professional exterminator at Brisbane Pest Management for your free quote.
Brisbane Pest Management
433 Logan Rd Greenslopes QLD 4120
(07) 3088 7733