Pest Control Database - Rat

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Common Rat (Rattus Norvegicus)

Common Rats are the main UK rat pest species, spreading across Britain via the shipping traffic from foreign countries in the 18th Century. Its lifespan is only around one year but in that short time it can produce as many as seven litters, each of around 8-12 young. The Common Rat is the most reviled mammal species on earth, because of the problems they have caused mankind throughout recorded history.

Significance

Rats can carry a range of serious diseases transmittable to people, such as Weil's Disease, salmonella food poisoning and toxoplasmosis.

They can infest and ruin foodstuffs and cause serious structural damage to buildings, pipework and wiring systems - even causing fires - by their constant gnawing.

Look Out For:

• droppings - these are normally about 3-5mm long and rod shaped;
• footprints and tail marks which may be seen in dust or on food;
• smears left by greasy, dirty fur rubbing against walls;
• holes through walls or floors or burrows in outside areas. These would need to be repaired immediately.

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