Rats cause major problems around the world by taking advantage on the environment created by humans. Learn more about their behavioural biology and sign of infestations, to protect your home and family. - See more at: http://visual.ly/rats-infestation-malaysia#sthash.ZrueCpe5.dpuf
Rats cause major problems around the world by taking advantage on the environment created by humans. Learn more about their behavioural biology and sign of infestations, to protect your home and family. - See more at: http://visual.ly/rats-infestation-malaysia#sthash.ZrueCpe5.dpuf
Rats cause major problems around the world by taking advantage on the environment created by humans. Learn more about their behavioural biology and sign of infestations, to protect your home and family. - See more at: http://visual.ly/rats-infestation-malaysia#sthash.ZrueCpe5.dpuf
of Health to get rid of rats in the country (2) Brown Rat and Roof Rat are the rat species commonly found in Malaysia (1) BIOLOGICAL PROFILES AND IDENTIFICATIONS Droppings Blunt at both ends Length : up to 20 mm Body Heavy and thick Length : 18-25 cm long Weight : 300-400 gms Tail Shorter than body and head Length : 15-22 cm Eyes Small Snout Blunt nose and muzzle Fur Harsh, shaggy Colour : Greyish Brown Ears Small and covered with short furs Snout Pointed nose and muzzle Body Slender Length : 15-22 cm long Weight : 200-300 gms Droppings Pointed at both ends Length : up to 12 mm Eyes Large and prominent Ears Large, nearly with no fur Fur Smooth and soft Colour : Blackish Tail Longer than body and head Length : 18-25 cm Brown Rat Roof Rat Leptospirosis Cases in Malaysia (Y - ear 2009 - 2012) (3) Leptospirosis - Rat Bite Fever - Salmonellosis - Murine Typhus - Infected Jaundice Deadly diseases carried by rats (4)
FACTS ABOUT RATS SIGNS OF RAT INFESTATIONS Droppings Gnaw Marks Nests Rentokil.com.my 1300 881 911 Copyright 2014 Rentokil Initial Malaysia. All rights reserved. Sources: (2) News Strait Times - http://www.nst.com.my/latest/ leptospirosis-cases-on-the-rise-rahman-1.343218 (3) Ministry of Health Malaysia - http://www.moh.gov.my (4) Centre for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/rodents/diseases/direct.html (1) Rentokil Pest Control Experts - http://www.rentokil.com.my Partially Eaten Food Sounds clue of rat infestation. It is most commonly found underneath food racks and kitchen sink cabinets. Rats leave an urine-like smell that will be particularly strong in enclosed areas such as the kitchen cabinets. Rats build nests in warm, hidden places using shredded material such as fabrics, newspaper and carton boxes. Rats will bite open food packages which may leave teeth marks. Scratching sounds coming from the as rats scurry around at night. Distinctive Odour Rats are nocturnal and prefer to hide from humans. Their common hiding areas are the storeroom, kitchen, backyard, garden, monsoon drain and nearby dumpsite. Your home may be infested with rats if you found the following telltale signs: PROFESSIONAL RAT CONTROL At Rentokil, we have the tools and experience to properly identify rat infestation. Besides that, Rat Infestations in Malaysia Rats cause major problems around the world by taking advantage on the environment created by humans. They trail wherever we go, bringing with them a wide range of harmful diseases. Rats have long and sharp front teeth (incisors) that grow continuously, hence they tend to gnaw on wood and plastic to keep them trim. Most homeowners attempt to eradicate rat infestations on their own. However, home remedy may get rid of the infestation for the time being but may not solve the root cause of the problem. Increase +39% Increase +15% Increase +62% 2009 2010 2011 2012 1418 1976 2268 3665