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Roof Rats

Characteristics 

Roof Rats (also known as "black rats") are old world (Europe and Asia) urban dwelling rats that range along the lower half of the East Coast and throughout the Gulf States and upward into Arkansas. They also exist along the Pacific Coast and are found on the Hawaiian Islands.   The Sun Belt States including Arizona and Nevada have also been infested. 

Habitat and Behavior

They daily explore their territory of 100 to 300 feet. Roof rats will not only nest in trees (especially palms), ivy, and ground cover, but also in upper portions of buildings. Their food source consists of snails, seeds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, pet food and items Roof rat damage to citrusfrom unsealed garbage containers. Water is also essential. The roof rat is distinguished by its larger ears, pointed nose, tail longer than the body and an average body weight of 6-12 ounces. Landscaped residential or industrial areas provide good habitat, as does vegetation of riverbanks and streams. They will often move into sugarcane and citrus groves.  Many people believe that their oranges are being eaten by fruit bats, when in fact, fruit bats don't eat citrus.  

Being agile climbers, Roof rats frequently enter buildings from the roof or accesses near utility lines which they use to travel from area to area. They have been found in sewer systems, but this is not very common.

Roof Rat Smudge Marks on Rafters

Roof Rat Smudge On Rafters

Adult droppings are up to 1/2 in (12.5 mm) long, and are spindle shaped with pointed ends.

 

Control

The damage control methods used for roof rats are essentially the same as for Norway rats. However, a few differences must be taken into account.

 Exclusion or Rodent-proofing

Harborage is as important for survival as food and water, and suburbia supplies it in great diversity.  Attics, crawlspaces, sheds, greenhouses, birdhouses, woodpiles, compost bins and covered or overturned boats all provide dry, secure nesting sites.   They make nests among vines on trellises, fences and on walls. 

When rodent-proofing against roof rats, pay close attentiStuf-fiton to the roof and roof line areas to assure all accesses are closed. Plug or seal all openings of greater than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) diameter with concrete mortar, copper wool such as "Stuff-It", or metal flashing. Rodent-proofing against roof rats usually requires more time to find entry points than for Norway rats because of their greater climbing ability. Eliminate vines growing on buildings and, when feasible, overhanging tree limbs that may be used as travel routes.

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Sanitation

The elimination of food and water through good sanitation can do much to reduce rodent infestation. Store pet food in sealed containers and do not leave it out at night. Use proper garbage and refuse disposal containers and implement exterior sanitation programs. Emphasis should be placed on the removal of as much harborage as is practical. Dense shrubbery, vine-covered trees and fences, and vine ground cover make ideal harborage for roof rats. Severe pruning and/or removal of certain ornamentals are often required to obtain a degree of lasting rat control. Remove preharvest fruits or nuts that drop in backyards. Strip and destroy all unwanted fruit when the harvest period is over. Citrus trees, having very low hanging skirts, are more prone to damage because they provide rats with protection. Prune to raise the skirts and remove any nests constructed in the trees. A vegetation-free margin around the grove will slow rat invasions because rats are more susceptible to predation when crossing unfamiliar open areas.

 

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. It is best to 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.

T-Rex Rat Trap

Named after the fierce dinosaur, the Trapper T-REX is Bell's most recent addition to its line of reliable traps. Professionals can now use a safer alternative to competitor's dangerous rat snap traps. You can integrate the Trapper T-Rex as a new tool for special situations, too, like chemical free accounts. The Trapper T-REX offers superior rat capture.

Trapper T-Rex Rat TrapPatented, 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.

 

 

 

Rat ZapperRat Zapper

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"   Rat Zapper FAQ  Rat Zapper Quick Start

 

Trapper Rat Glue Trays

Masterline Rat Glue Board (Formerly Trapper)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.

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Baits

FirstStrike Soft Bait - New from Liphatech, we are happy to bring you FirstStrike Soft Rodent Bait.  We are getting exceptional bait acceptance with this product out in the field! Even with competing food sources, rodents are eagerly feeding on it. 

FirstStrike Soft Bait is a new concept in rodenticide technology from Liphatech. It is highly effective and is easy to secure to bait station rods. The most technologically advanced rodenticide on the market containing Difethialone, which was invented and patented by Liphatech, and has half the active ingredient compared to other anticoagulant rodenticides. Order Your FirstStrike Now

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Maki Bait Packs - Maki pellets contain the world's most advanced single-feeding anticoagulant - Bromadiolone. Bait shyness is not a problem because a single low dose is most often lethal, producing dead rodents in an average of three to five days after treatment. Maki place packs are extremely effective against Norway (including Warfarin resistant), roof rats and house mice. It can be used in and around residential and commercial buildings. The labeled packs (each containing 1.5 ounces Maki pellets) are advantageous in areas where regular service access is difficult. These areas include but are not limited to: crawl spaces, attics, ceilings, suspended ceilings, or wall voids.

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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 burrows, bait stations and tight fitting places. A hole through the center allows you to hang the bait on securing rods or pegs for extra safety. An Industry favorite.

 

 

 

   

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Kaput Place Packs are EPA approved to control Rats, Mice, and Voles.
Kaput Place Packs contain a grain bait that can be easily applied to a vole or
rodent burrow. This bait is highly effective and less likely to result in secondary toxicity to non-target animals. Warfarin has been used in the rodent control industry for over 40 years and remains effective in handling all sorts of rodent control jobs.

Rats: Place at least 2-8 packs per placement. Space placements at 15-30 foot intervals. Maintain an uninterrupted supply of fresh bait for 10 days or until signs of rat activity cease.

 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.  Order Kaput Place Packs

 

Generation Mini Rodent Blocks

Generation Mini Blocks
Generation is a unique, single-feed anticoagulant specially formulated to be highly palatable to rats and mice. Advanced chemical synthesis allows Difethialone to be formulated at 25 PPM. A low level of active ingredient makes Generation extremely palatable – almost non-detectable by rodents.

Whole grains combined with less wax and dye contribute to the great taste.

Extremely effective for roof rat control.

 

ZP Rodent Bait

ZP Rodent Bait
ZP RODENT BAIT is an acute, pelleted rodenticide that contains the active ingredient, zinc phosphide. ZP RODENT BAIT provides fast, economical clean-out of infested areas, often killing rats, mice and gophers within hours. In laboratory tests, 95% to 100% mortality was achieved overnight with rats and mice.

Just teaspoon amounts of ZP RODENT BAIT, equal in effectiveness to 4 oz. of anticoagulant bait, can control in one feeding. The active ingredient, Zinc Phosphide, is mixed throughout the bait, not merely coated on, for maximum acceptance. Food-grade cereals and enhancers add to the bait's taste and stability.

 

 

Liqua-Tox II Liquid Rodent BaitLiqua-Tox II
LIQUA-TOX II is a liquid concentrate containing the active ingredient, Diphacinone, that kills rats and mice. It contains 0.106 percent Sodium Diphacinone which mixes easily in a quart of water to yield a finished bait with 0.005 percent Diphacinone.

LIQUA-TOX II gives exceptional control in dry conditions or when competition from other food sources is high, such as in grain elevators and food storage warehouses. Rats need water daily and mice will drink when liquids are available.

 

Bait Stations

 

The Protecta LP is a triangular shaped bait station that fits in corners and along walls where rodents travel. Excellent for outdoor baiting, and its "Low Profile" makes it ideal to use indoors under pallets and in other tight baiting locations.

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.

Protecta LP Rodent Bait StationThese 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.  Order your Protecta LPs Now!

 

The Protecta Sidekick is an economical way to upgrade from using non-tamper-resistant bait stations to the security and high quality of tamper-resistance. It locks when closed and unlocks with Bell's two-prong PROTECTA key.

Constructed from impact-resistant, injection-molded plastic, Sidekick holds up well in temperature extremes. In the field, it works as both a bait station and a monitoring station. Vertical bait securing rods hold Bell's BLOX securely in the station. As a monitoring station, it holds the Trapper T-Rex Rat Snap Trap which captures rats as they enter the station.  Order your Sidekick Now!

 

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

 

 
Protecta Bait Station
The Protecta Bait Station is the original PROTECTA Bait Station.  They keep bait or large snap traps, such as the Trapper TRex  away from children, livestock, pets and other animals, as well as protect bait from dust, dirt, moisture and other contaminants so bait stays fresh longer. Use them also to monitor rodent activity to determine areas of heavy and mild infestation.

Made of heavy-duty, injection-molded plastic, PROTECTA Bait Stations withstand the toughest baiting situations indoors and out. It's large enough to accommodate six rats and holds up to one pound of dry bait and one pint of liquid bait. Horizontal and vertical bait securing rods keep Blox bait securely in the station.  Order Your Protecta Bait Station Now!

 

Odor Control

Earth Care Odor Removal Bags
Used by Pest Control Professionals to remove dead rodent odors, urine and feces odors, skunk odors, as well as odors from chemicals, cigarette smoke, and Earth Care Bags do not have to come into contact with dead rodent or odor causing agent. Simply place the bag near the odor and in 24 hours the odor will be gone.

Earth Care acts like a magnet by attracting and neutralizing smells. It is made from an all natural mineral, is non toxic and biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth. It is also safe around children and pets, even if eaten. Earth Care adsorbs odors rather than masking them with a fragrance.

Covers up to 200 square. Last 3-4 months in use or indefinitely in plastic wrap.
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BAC-AZAPBac-Azap
Deodorizers typically try to mask odors by using a strong scent of their own. BAC-AZAP is different. It uses enzymes and live bacteria to actually attack the source of the smell, break it down and eliminate the odor for keeps.

Use BAC-AZAP anywhere smells exist: * Wall voids * Carpets * Drains * Crawlspaces * Garages * Attics * Pet sleeping areas * Garbage cans * Sinks * Athletic equipment * Mattresses

BAC-AZAP can zap even the toughest organic odors including: * Feces * Sewage * Urine * Vomit * Smoke * Mold & mildew * Athletic smells * Skunk * Stinky drains * Garbage * Pet odors * Dead animals * Food odors * Even skunk

 

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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.

 

Technician's Tip:

Step 1:  Pre-place traps-
To allow rats to get accustomed to traps, place them backwards against the wall and bait them without setting them for 3-7 days.


Step 2:  Set The Trap-
Once rats get used to the traps return to bait & set them with the open mouth towards the wall.

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