Rodents are an important and ubiquitous group of mammals that occur as indigenous or introduced species throughout the world. The populations of a relatively few species that live in close association with humans sometimes cause economic damage or become threats to the health of humans or domestic animals. When rodent control efforts are contemplated, the type of problem and the objectives of these efforts should be carefully defined
Rodent population irruptions may result in damage that is highly visible and often spectacular, devastating crop fields over wide areas. However, chronic damage and the risks of rodent-borne disease are often a greater concern from the viewpoints of economics and public health and can occur when rodent populations are relatively low—or in cases of diseases carried by rodent feces or urine, when rodents are absent. There are few places in the world where rodents are not closely associated with human enterprise. The potential for chronic losses of crops, losses and
Stored Products
Rodent consumption of stored food and grain and damage to storage structures and containers, and indirect losses caused by spillage, spoilage, or contamination that results in condemnation or rejection of shipments are important economic and public health problems worldwide. The great diversity of rodent species, storage structures, and environmental conditions and the difficulty in estimating incremental or indirect losses help mask the economic impact of the problem. Since most rodent species involved in stored product damage are nocturnal, heavy infestations may persist unnoticed without careful inspection of stores or premises (Jackson 1990). In many situations, careful grain
Droppings & prints
Tunnelings
This is basic and easy signs that you can realized you have infected of rodents.Such as Rodent droppings around food packages, in drawers or cupboards, and under the sink. Nesting material such as shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter. Signs of chewing on food packaging.
You can see Any Holes in your eye level and Large holes on the walls.Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel, and rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a half dollar! Prevent rodents from entering the home by checking inside and outside the house for gaps or holes.Smear marks from the fur of rodents where their bodies are in regular, close contact with surfaces, for example, horizontal pipes adjacent to light-coloured walls.
