Rats & Mice
The Common Brown Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
This is your common every day rat that can be found pretty much everywhere, in buildings, sewer systems and outdoors.
Features
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3-6 litters per year
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7-8 babies per litter
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10-12 weeks period from birth to sexual maturity
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Consumes approximately 30g of food per day
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Needs 60ml of water per day
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Produce about 40 droppings per day
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Have a pair of incisors (teeth) that continue to grow thoughout their life
The Black Rat (Rattus Rattus)
Also known as the ship rat which is pretty rare now in the UK. It is not often seen outside buildings and is mainly confined to ports. It is a major pest for ships.
Features
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3-6 litters per year
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5-10 babies per litter
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12-16 weeks period from birth to sexual maturity
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Consumes approximately 15g of food per day
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Needs 15ml of water per day
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Have a pair of incisors (teeth) that continue to grow thoughout their life
The House Mouse (Mus Domesticus)
These are the most common pest out of all the rodents
Features
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7-8 litters per year
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4-16 babies per litter
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8-12 weeks period from birth to sexual maturity
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Consumes approximately 3g of food per day
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Can survive without water due to the natural intake of moisture from food
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Produce about 80 droppings per day
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Have a pair of incisors (teeth) that continue to grow thoughout their life
Diseases carried by rodents
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Weil's Disease(Leptospirosis)
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Salmonellosis
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Trichinosis
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Lyme Disease
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Plague
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Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (Hanatavirus)
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What we can do for you
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Firstly we will rid you of any rodent activity quickly, discreetly and in a professional manner. Then we can pest proof your premises to prevent reoccurrences and sanitise affected areas.
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