Rats have become an increasing problem in both urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. Rats are a serious public health concern, and must be controlled. Rats destroy and contaminate food and other household materials. Rats and their fleas may transmit to humans various viruses, bacteria, and parasites. They gnaw through plastic, wood, soft metals, wire (sometimes causing fires).
House Mouse
The house mouse is gray, three to four inches long with a tail three to four inches long. The major health risk associated with house mice are salmonella contamination and leptospirosis.
Roof Rats
The head and body are six to eight inches long and the tail is an additional seven to ten inches long. In buildings they prefer to nest in the upper levels of the building, and occasionally, in basements
Norway Rat
The head and body are seven to ten inches long with a tail six to eight inches long. Outside Norway rats prefer to nest under sidewalks, and concrete pads, stream/river banks, railroad track beds, and next to buildings.
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL RODENT CONTROL METHODS
The best way to control rats and mice is poisonous & non-poisonous fumigation and trap and it can be used in both residential & commercial premises.
Rodent Control with Glue Boards:
Elimination and prevention of rats and mice in and around the building using non-poisonous Glue Boards (8’x8’ inch boards) baited. Glue boards will be deployed in” rodent runways” and locations likely to be frequented by rats and mice. Glue boards missing or non-effective due to dust and dirt will be replaced during the routine check.
Rodent Control with Bait Stations
Rodent Control bait stations will be installed outside on the premises in” rodent runways” and locations likely to be frequented by rats and mice. Rodent Control bait stations bait will be refill during the routine check. (if Required).
• Time Required - Application time maximum 1 to 2 hours and follow up will be conducted for 1/2 times @ 24 Hours interval.
