RODENTS

More about Rodents

Rats are medium sized long tailed rodents. The most common rat known by man is the black rat and the brown rat. Rats are typically distinguished from mice due to their size difference. Generally when someone discovers a large rodent they call it a rat, while if it is smaller the term mouse is used. Rats have long been considered as deadly pests. Rats transmit diseases such as Murine typhus, Rat bite fever and salmonellosis. Another zoonotic disease linked to the rat is the foot and mouth disease. The common species are opportunistic survivors and often live with and near humans and therefore, they are known as pests.

Rats have long been considered deadly pests. The center for Disease control  lists nearly a dozen diseases directly linked to rats. Most companies require specific regulations for getting rid of rats, some strict residences and commercial businesses must use a specially trained and licensed exterminator to resolve and reduce a rat problem. Places to look for rat infestations are around pipes, behind walls and near garbage cans. Effective rat control requires municipal workers and individuals to work together.

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