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Norway Rats The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus, also called the brown rat or sewer rat) is a destructive pest found in urban and suburban neighborhoods. These rodents eat and contaminate food, damage buildings and other property by their gnawing and burrowing, and may spread diseases that affect people and pets. Norway rats are husky, brownish rodents that weigh about 11 ounces. They are about 13 to 18 inches long including the 6 to 8 1/2 inch tail. Their fur is coarse and mostly brown with scattered black on the upper surfaces. The underside is typically grey to yellowish-white. Rats will eat nearly any type of food, but they prefer high-quality foods such as meat and fresh grain. Rats require 1/2 to 1 fluid ounce of water daily when feeding on dry food. Rats have keen taste, hearing and sense of smell. They will climb to find food or shelter, and they can gain entrance to a building through any opening larger than 1/2 inch across. Control- As with the house mouse, effective control involves three aspects: sanitation, rodent-proof construction, and population reduction. The first two are preventive measures. When a rodent infestation already exists, some form of population reduction almost always is necessary. Reduction techniques include trapping and/or baiting. Sanitation. Poor sanitation and the presence of garbage help rats to survive in residential areas. Good sanitation will effectively limit the number of rats that can survive in and around the home. This involves good housekeeping, proper storage and handling of food materials and refuse, and elimination of rodent shelter (harborage). Outside dog pens must be properly maintained to reduce potential rat problems. Removing clutter around homes allows inspection for signs of rats. Good sanitary practices will not eliminate rats under all conditions, but will make the environment less suitable for them to thrive. Rat-Proof Construction. The most successful and permanent form of rat control is to "build them out" by making their access to structures impossible. Ideally, all places where food is stored, processed or used should be rodent-proof. Store bulk foods, bird seed and dry pet food in metal cans with tightfitting lids.
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Traps. Trapping can be an effective method of controlling rats, but it requires more skill and labor than most other methods. Trapping is recommended where toxicants are inappropriate. Try trapping first in homes, garages, and other small structures where there may be only a few rats present. Trapping has several advantages: 1) it does not rely on inherently rodenticides; 2) it permits the user to view his or her success; and 3) it allows for disposal of trapped rats, thereby eliminating odor problems which may occur when poisoning is done within buildings. A few of the traps we use and suggest are listed below.
Patented, interlocking teeth make rat escapes virtually impossible. The trap is a perfect combination of trigger sensitivity and trap velocity -- speed and responsiveness ensure capture. Extensive field and laboratory testing fine-tuned Trapper T-REX to optimum specifications. Safer and easier to use than competitor's snap traps, Trapper T-REX can be readily set by foot safely on the ground. Press the trap open like a pedal, keeping fingers free and safe. Bell included a removable bait cup that inserts from the bottom of Trapper T-REX. The cup can be withdrawn and re-inserted without the trap being set, which greatly enhances safety and ease of use. Use the T-REX along rat pathways. Try baiting with peanut butter, bacon, fruits, vegetables, cereals, meats, and acorns for wood rats (pack rats). Order Your T-Rex Now.
Never Touch A Dead Rodent Again! The rat zapper from Agrizap, Inc. is an effective, clean, easy to use, and humane trap that works by killing the rodent with a quick electronic shock. The main advantages of the Rat Zapper are as follows: * Effective (kills mice, rats, chipmunks and ground squirrels) * Clean (no blood or guts) and re-usable * More humane than snap traps, glue boards, and poison * Compact (10" x 4" x 4") and easy to use * 10 rodent kills or 30 days with one set of 4 Alkaline AA batteries * Flashing kill indicator light (you never have to see the dead rodent!) * Not an ultrasound device Approx. Dimensions: 4" x 4" X 10"
Trapper Glue Boards capture rats and mice without poison. The Trapper 2-Pack contains two face-to-face glue boards which separate easily for placement. The glue boards are ideal to use in food plants, kitchens, restaurants, food processing plants, hospitals, residences, zoos and other sensitive areas where the use of poison is prohibited or discouraged. Trapper's sturdy, low-profile plastic tray reduces the chance of rodents stopping at the edge of the tray. Once rodents step onto the glue board, Trapper's tenacious glue holds a rat securely, while just the slightest contact with the glue will hold a mouse. For best results, place Trapper Glue Boards directly in the rodent's runway between its nest and food supply -- every 8 to 12 feet for mice and 15 to 30 feet for rats.
Baits
Contrac All-Weather Blox-
is a multi-edged,single
feeding rat and mouse bait, and has excellent rodent acceptance. It is colored
blue for easy recognition as a non food item. The 1 oz. bait pieces fit easily
into b
Rats and Mice: Immediately replace contaminated or spoiled bait. Properly collect and dispose of all visible dead animals and leftover bait. To discourage reinfestation, limit sources of rodent food, water and harborage as much as possible. If reinfestation occurs, repeat treatment. For a continuous infestation, set up permanent bait stations and replenish bait as needed.
Bait Stations
Protecta LP holds all types of bait, including Contrac Blox that fit on horizontal and vertical bait securing rods. Patented interior baffles lead rodents directly to bait. Protecta LP locks automatically when closed and unlocks with a special 2-prong key that also opens Protecta Mouse, and the Protecta RTU. Available in black, light gray and green to fit discreetly in any baiting environment.
 The
Protecta Landscape is a tamper resistant bait
stations that
looks like landscape rock that could be found in any natural setting to lend
itself as part of the habitat.
This unique feature allows the pest control
operator to set the bait station where it needs to be rather than out of
sight where it has to be so the esthetics of the landscape are not affected.
Its low profile and its camouflaged entry points makes it blend naturally
into the surrounding landscape. Available in two realistic 'rock' colors,
sandstone and granite, Protecta Landscape features a naturally textured
surface for a realistic appearance.
Protecta Landscape locks when closed and opens with the
standard Bell 3-prong key. The one-piece liner, and its side-opening
design make servicing easy. Four vertical bait-securing
rods hold eight 1 oz. Blox securely inside the station.
Protecta Landscape also accommodates a Trapper T-Rex rat
snap trap.
Made of heavy-duty, injection-molded plastic,
with a durable hinge built to withstand frequent
servicing, Protecta Landscape offers the superior
durability PMPs have come to expect in Protecta tamper-resistant
bait stations. Order Your Protecta
Landscape's Now
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Technician's Tip: Place zip ties through securing holes on the T-rex rat trap to fasten traps to rafters, pipes, or other areas where rats can travel.
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Adult droppings are up to 3/4 in (20mm) long, capsule shaped with blunt
ends.
These stations are used extensively in industrial or food plant operations for
exterior perimeter protection. They are also great for perimeter
protection around the home or next to piles of firewood or excessive harborage
areas. Whether you are in a rural area (mesas, mountains, woods) or in an
urban environment, these stations will provide you with year round protection
from foraging rodents. The ideal spacing for Protecta LP's range from 20
ft. to 50 ft. A lot of homes keep no less than four. One for each
side of the house. 
