Rat Catcher Albury
24 Hour Pest Control
We are Rat Catchers Albury with over 30 years experience in the pest control industry. Our technicians are able to quickly identify a rat problem and put together a treatment plan to remove the rats.
Rats can contaminate food and spread harmful disease with kitchens being a popular target for rats so it is very important to contact a rat catcher if you see or hear any signs of rats. These signs include scratching noises or rat droppings which look like large brown pellets. Rats will often damage food containers by chewing through them.
Rats can eat up to 1 tenth of their body weight each day preferring cereals, they must drink water daily unless their food source has a high moisture content. This need for food and water daily means they will be near food storage and preparation areas which means the risk of food contamination is high.
If you need a rat catcher in Albury, contact us today for a free no obligation quotation.
Our Treatment Programme
The ability of a rat to spread disease is the biggest concern for both commercial and domestic premises. Our experienced technicians will assess the severity of the problem and put together a treatment plan to remove them.
A thorough understanding on the building, careful planning and implementation will then ensure the treatment is effective whilst also safe for other pets and children. We use tamper resistant baits in hotspots that have been identified.
When treatments are completed our technician will provide a report including details on what treatments have been used and recommendations to help prevent further infestations.
Rat Catcher Albury Facts
Rats have very strong teeth which never stop growing, they have to keep nibbling to wear them down which is why they cause so much destruction. They are also great swimmers and able to hold their breath for several minutes.
Originating from Asia and China the rat was first recorded in Europe in the 18th century, referred to as Norway rats because they were thought to have arrived from the East on Norwegian timber ships.
Rats begin breeding as soon as 5 weeks of age and continue until the age of 2. The females are fertile every 3 weeks with pregnancy lasting 3 weeks and a typical litter size ranging from 6 to 20 babies. A female can produce up to 2,000 offspring in a year.
Problems Caused by Rats
The most common problem caused by rats is destruction to property but they also spread disease, contaminating food and water. In search of food they will travel over work surfaces where it is prepared in search of crumbs and contaminate these areas which then have food prepared.
Rats can also bite and are especially a problem if there are babies or very young children around.