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Rodents adjust to living in human environments and are generally more active at night. If you\u2019re still uncertain whether you have rats in your home, look for the following signs of rodent activity:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Both solutions are effective against rats. Please, note that mechanical traps belong to the company, so the pest technicians will collect them at the end of the treatment period.<\/p>\n\n Results from the treatment can be seen within 3 weeks as the rodents have a fear of new objects or changes in their familiar environment. It takes a few days for the rats to start to feed on the bait.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Physical Appearance <\/b>- rats have big heads with huge teeth. Their bodies can easily reach 28-30 centimetres, with tails reaching 20-22 centimetres. Rat bodies are prolonged, covered with small, rough hairs. Their feet, ears, and tails are naked in order to ensure proper <\/span>navigation.<\/span><\/p>\n Behaviour<\/b> - Rats usually use burrows or holes as their improvised homes. If they can\u2019t find a suitable hole, they\u2019re perfectly capable of creating one, themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n Procreation<\/b> - Rats have a pregnancy period of 21-23 days and give birth to around 10 babies on average. A female rat can become pregnant immediately after birth, but such a pregnancy continues to about a month. Rats begin to procreate around 6 weeks of age.<\/span><\/p>\n You probably want to know what type of rat you\u2019re dealing with.\u00a0<\/span>There are three best-known species:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After you\u2019ve successfully dealt with the rat problem, you would probably want to prevent a future infestation. <\/span>Take a look at our professional tips and remain safe from rats:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Rats cannot stand the scent of mint, so make sure you plant some in your garden. It will act as a natural deterrent for rodents and other types of pests. Another thing you can do is place motion-activated sprinklers. When something moves in your garden, the sprinklers will chase it away. This works for possums, as well.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Yes, it\u2019s possible. There are several methods you can try, though none of them gives you any guarantees. Seal all holes and cracks you can find. This should prevent them from getting in. Also, rats have a rather keen sense of smell, so strong scents like peppermint can keep them away. Place natural rat deterrents where you think they might be entering your home. Another option you can use is an ultrasonic emitter, though their effectiveness has been widely debated.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Yes. Rats are extremely capable climbers and have no problem climbing up vertical surfaces. That\u2019s how they usually end up in your attic and why you often don\u2019t realise you have an infestation right away.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n This is relative. It depends on both the size of the rodent and the quantity of the poison it has consumed. Usually, the entire treatment takes two to three weeks until enough poison has accumulated in the rodents\u2019 bodies to kill them. At the same time, your pets will remain completely safe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n
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Inspection<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe rat removal procedure begins with a thorough inspection of your property in order to assess the full extent of the infestation. Once the exterminators know what they are facing, the proper steps to eliminate the issue will be taken (check the Rat Control section).
Depending on the infestation our technician can proceed with sealing or blocking small entry points (up to 3 cm diameter) with expanding foam and other sealants.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRat Control<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe rat exterminators in Melbourne have all the means necessary to handle the infestation. After the inspection, they will proceed with baiting - up to 4 stations with rodenticides.
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How can I keep rats away from the garden?<\/h3>\n
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