Pest Prevention - Rodents
NBC Bird and Pest Solutions are a pest control company with the experience and resources to deal with rat control and mouse control quickly and effectively.
These vermin gnawed their way into our homes or businesses bringing with them disease and parasites by urinating over surfaces.
NBC Bird and Pest Solution's Pest control service removes the rodent problem from the client; our staff are trained and competent to provide a fast effective rat control and mouse control program which is sensitive to wildlife.
As supporters of the Think Wildlife campaign, NBC Bird and Pest Solutions carry out a full environmental survey to ensure the rats and mice are the only species targeted.
NBC Bird and Pest Solutions don't see rat control as a case of just placing bait boxes but put in place a well thought out vermin control programme that uses motivated trained staff to identify risks to clients that manage the environment to prevent an infestation. Rat and mouse control is about being proactive to better protect our clients.
House Mouse
Small rodent with grey/brown fur usually less than 90mm in total length and weighing less than 20 grams. Colour is generally uniformed with the belly being slightly lighter and the tail typically about 75% of the length of the body.
Mice are omnivorous and are good at adapting to local environments but generally in rural environments eat cereals, seeds etc, where they consume an average of 2-3 grams of food per day. Whilst they will drink free water they can in many cases survive without it, obtaining sufficient moisture from their food. Mice will typically live up to 1 year, reach sexual maturity in 6 weeks and can have as many as 8 litters per annum with the average litter size being about 5. Mouse control is typically a program of toxic baits however non lethal and non toxic solutions considered and available. Mouse proofing is normally advisable.
Common Rat (Norway Rat, Sewer Rat)
Large rodent which can measure up to 40cm in length (including the tail). Fur colour can vary but is generally dull grey in colour.
Rats are omnivorous and whilst they generally feed on cereals and grains, if hungry they can take small chicks and eggs. One of the main characteristics of rats is that they are Neophobic - very wary of anything new and they can take 4-5 days before they except a new object into their environment. They prefer small-enclosed spaces and get around by smell & touch. They like to be up against something as they travel like a wall or pipe. Contrary to popular beliefs regarding rats being dirty they are in fact very clean animals and spend up to 20% of their time grooming. They are however carriers of a number of diseases, the most publicised of which is Weils Disease which can be fatal to humans. Rats take between 2-3 months to reach sexual maturity and can have up to 7 litters per year with the average litter size being about 8. The other UK rat is the Ship Rat or Black Rat which is now very rare and restricted to a few localised port sites. Rat control requires diligence, clients want to avoid an infestation and if they have one they want it removed quickly, this requires a fast response from expert staff using modern resources to deal with an old problem. Rat control is typically a program of toxic baits however non lethal and non toxic solutions are considered and available.
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