Protech Pest Control - Your Trustworthy Rodent Pest Control Experts

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Welcome to Protech Pest Control Your Trustworthy
Rodent Pest Control Experts
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Introduction

• Rodents can be one of the dirtiest and most
  notorious pests to invade your property.
• They can eat and contaminate crops like cereals,
  vegetables, oilseeds, etc. on the field as well
  as when these commodities are stored.
• They not only damage 1/5 of the world's crop
  production but also transmit various hazardous
  diseases like plague, leptospirosis, etc. to
  humans and other animals.

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Rodents Types and Characteristics

• 1. Norway Rat
• Sewer Rat or Brown rat
• Life span 9-12 months
• They are Omnivore and can eat both plants and
  animal matter
• Characteristics
• Large build with a blunt nose, short ears and
  fine hair
• Grey or brown fur with grey feet
• Head and body length - 2027 cm
• Tail length - 1620 cm
• Weight - 200500 grams

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Rodents Types and Characteristics

• 2. Roof Rat
• Ship rat or black rat
• Life span 9-12 months
• They feed on cereals, fruits, grains, etc.
• Omnivores and can eat insects or meet if required

• Characteristics
• Small, slender build with a pointed nose and
  translucent ears
• Grey, black or brown fur with white belly fur and
  pink feet
• Head and body length - 1420 cm
• Tail length 25 cm
• Weight - 200300 grams

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Rodents Types and Characteristics

• 3. House Mouse
• Small
• Life span 12 months
• They eat fruits, grains, cereals and animal feed
• Characteristics
• Small, slender build with a pointed nose and
  large, hairy ears
• Grey or brown fur with pink feet
• Head and body length 8-10 cm
• Tail length 8-10 cm
• Weight 14-20 grams

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Common Traits

• Excellent climbers and swimmers
• Nocturnal
• Enter through small openings
• Nice sense of hearing and smell
• Chew through materials like wiring, wood,
  aluminium, lead, etc.

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Rodents Infestation - Breeding Machines

• Life span 1-3 years
• Puberty Age 6-16 weeks
• Oestrous Cycle 3-7 days
• Heat Duration 9-24 hours
• Mating Habit Promiscuous
• Gestation Period 18-30 days
• Breeding Season Round the year
• Litter Size 1-22
• Postpartum Heat 4-96 hours
• Breeding Potential Per Pair Per Year 800-1500

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Rodent Infestation and Diseases

• 1. Leptospirosis
• Symptoms Fever, sore muscles, red eyes, chills
  and vomiting
• Mode of Transmission Mouse and rat urine
• 2. Rat Bite Fever
• Symptoms Fever, muscle pain, headache, vomiting,
  rash and joint pain
• Mode of Transmission Bite of an infected animal
• 3. Gastrointestinal Infections Salmonellosis,
  Campylobacteriosis and Cryptosporidiosis
• Symptoms Fever, headache, vomiting, lethargy and
  diarrhoea
• Mode of Transmission Foodborne. Contamination of
  food or preparation surfaces

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Things to Do If Got a Rodent Bite

• Instantly clean the wound with soap and water
• Pat dry the area. Rub on antibiotic cream and
  secure it with a clean bandage
• Visit a doctor and opt for medical treatment. You
  might need tetanus or antibiotics

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Rodent Infestation Signs
Look out for Damage Signs Produced by

• Gnawing
• Feeding
• Holes
• Smears
• Droppings

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Sanitation

• Eliminate grass, weeds and undesirable vegetation
• Get rid of garbage and trash piles
• Remove potential rodent harbourages
• Regular cleaning inspection

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Exclusion

• Seal all the openings with the help of mortar,
  steel wood, sheet metal, hardware cloth, etc.
• Use a metal sheet at the bottom of the doors

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How to Reduce Rodent Population?

• 1. Traps
• Cage
• Wooden
• Wire
• Snap
• Bamboo
• Bandicoot

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How to Reduce Rodent Population?

• 2. Poison Baiting Rodenticides Traps
• Single Dose Poison
• A full-proof poison which kills the rodent in a
  single dose
• Multiple Dose Poison
• Need to feed multiple time poison baits

• Factors Affecting Baiting Programs
• Insufficient bait placements
• Poor maintenance
• Availability of other food sources
• Once feeding begins, avoid moving the bait
  station

• Key To Ensure Effect Rodent Control/Mice Control
• Install fresh baits and bait points
• Try to keep appropriate bait points with right
  formulation

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How to Reduce Rodent Population?

• 3. Biological Control Predation
• Hawks, owls, eagles, foxes, etc. feed on rats.
  This may help reduce the rodents but may not be
  as effective as to reduce damage.

• 4. Cultural Practices
• Irrigation
• Crop rotation
• Soil cultivation
• Grazing management

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Why Opt for Professional Rodent Pest Control?

• They are well-versed with effective mouse control
  and removal methods
• They can identify rats and opt for the best
  rodent treatment, which is most effective for
  that particular species
• They opt for mice removal methods that are safe
  for humans and the environment
• Rat removal experts hold expertise in using
  chemical rodent treatment and in the right
  quantity
• They provide a 100 rat control guarantee

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Thank You
To Make Your Property Mice FREE and Prevent
Rodent Diseases Call Protech Pest Control
Protech Pest Control 4/11 Cooper Street,
Campbell field, VIC 3061, Australia Mon to Fri
- 830AM to 500PM Muzi Tsolakis 1300 486
149 https//www.protechpestcontrol.com.au