VERTEBRATE PESTS

Rats and mice live in drains, under concrete, in sub floors and in garbage refuse areas, kitchens, roof voids and other areas where a potential food and moisture source is available.

Rats and mice cause severe damage every year, not only on farms and in food processing plants but also in industrial, commercial and domestic premises.

POSSIBLE SIGNS

Droppings
Damaged stock and damage to fabric and premises.
Nesting material – shredded insulation, cardboard etc.

POTENTIAL HARM

Spread many diseases to livestock and humans such as Salmonella & Weil’s disease.
Cause damage to stored materials including human and animal foodstuffs, paper and plastic goods.
Cause structural damage to buildings by undermining the floors.
Contaminate huge volumes of food material, making it unfit for human or animal consumption.
Create fire hazards by chewing power and data cables.