Know Your Enemy: Rats and Why They Are Dangerous
When it comes to rat control, understanding your enemy is crucial. Rats are not just bothersome creatures; they are highly adaptable and resourceful. With their ability to squeeze through tiny openings and climb to seemingly unreachable places, rats can infiltrate your property undetected.
But the dangers of rats extend far beyond their nuisance factor. These rodents are known carriers of various diseases, including:
- Salmonellosis: a bacterial infection causing symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal pain.
- Leptospirosis: a bacterial disease that can lead to kidney damage, liver failure, and even death.
- Hantavirus: a virus transmitted through rat droppings, with symptoms ranging from flu-like to severe respiratory distress.
Moreover, rats have a destructive nature. Their constant need to gnaw on materials, such as electrical wires and wooden structures, can lead to:
- Electrical failures and fire hazards.
- Compromised structural integrity, including weakened foundations and damaged insulation.
Don’t Miss the Clues: Identifying Signs of Infestation
Being able to recognize the signs of a rat infestation is essential in taking swift action.
Look out for tell-tale signs like:
- Droppings: Find small, dark droppings (0.5 inches, twist in the middle) around your property.
- Gnaw Marks: Notice fresh gnaw marks on wood, plastic, or other materials.
- Unpleasant Odours: Detect strong, musky smells in specific areas of your property.
- Unusual Noises: Hear scratching, scampering, or squeaking sounds coming from walls / ceilings.
Conduct a thorough inspection of your property, paying particular attention to areas where rats are likely to hide and seek shelter such as: basements, attics / roof spaces, garages and sheds.
Our Effective Rodent/Rat treatment , Rat Control Services in Qatar
At German Pest Control Qatar, we offer professional rat control services that are designed to effectively address infestations and provide long-term solutions. Our team consists of highly trained experts with extensive experience in dealing with rats.
The Pestforce Process for Rat Control:
- Consultation: we listen to your problem and determine how we can help. We will book in a convenient time for us to attend and survey your property, we will look to give an outline on cost and length of treatment.
- Inspection and Assessment: we conduct a detailed inspection of your property to identify the extent of the infestation and assess the contributing factors.
- Treatment Plan: we employ a bespoke and effective treatment plan to eradicate the rat infestation. This may involve baiting and or trapping methods usually carried out over 3 visits.
- Sanitisation and Clean up: we clean and sanitise affected areas to eliminate traces of rat contamination.
- Prevention: we seal entry points, such as small gaps and openings, that allow rats to gain access to your property. We will also provide you with actionable advice on how to prevent future rat infestations which can be found on our digital treatment reports.
