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Catching rats

Rats can cause significant structural damage to buildings and transmit diseases. Efficient control of these pests is critical to the health and safety of any environment. DEUFA develops sophisticated rat control products that provide an effective solution to control infestations in an environmentally friendly and humane manner.

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Rat

Appearance: Typically gray or brown with a long, slightly hairy tail.
Size: can grow up to 40 cm long, including the tail.
Droppings: close together, fresh: acrid odor, up to 2 cm long, often rounded.

Dangers: Transmit diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus and salmonella. They can also cause considerable damage to cables and building structures.

Occurance:Rats are predominantly nocturnal animals that hide in their well-hidden nests near food sources and water during the day. They are excellent climbers and swimmers, which allows them to survive in a variety of environments from urban sewage systems to farms.

Food: Rats are omnivores that can feed on a wide range of foods, including grains, seeds, fruit, meat and waste. Their ability to eat almost anything makes them a persistent pest in human living areas as well as in agriculture.

Reproduction:Rats are characterized by a high reproductive rate. A female can have up to 6 litters per year, with 6-12 young per litter. This rapid reproduction can quickly lead to serious infestation problems without effective control measures.

How does your rat infestation usually manifest itself?

If you suspect a rat infestation, there are certain signs you should look out for. One of the most obvious signs is rat droppings. These are typically dark and banana-shaped. Another clear sign of a rat infestation is damage to materials such as cables, wood and food packaging, which are eaten by the rats. In addition, rustling and scratching noises can often be heard at night, which are caused by rat activity. If you notice such signs, it is important to act quickly to minimize the damage and reduce the health risks that rats can pose.

Pest control with rat traps

Using the right traps is crucial for successful rat control. DEUFA offers a range of professional rat traps that are suitable for different situations and needs.

Steps before setting up the rat traps:

  1. Identify the active areas: Observe carefully to determine where the rats are most prevalent. Look for signs such as droppings, gnaw marks and running paths.
  2. Choose the right type of trap: Decide whether you want to use snap traps or live traps. Each type has specific advantages and disadvantages, such as increased safety for pets with live traps or multiple use. Both traps prevent the ecological impact of toxins or hazardous materials. Snap traps are characterized by easy handling and high efficiency.
  3. Prepare the trap: Read the instructions for your chosen trap carefully and make sure you understand how to set and tension it correctly.
  4. Select bait: Use bait that is attractive to rats, such as smoked meat, smoked fish, fish, sausage, meat, nut butter. Place the bait in the trap as described in the instructions (bait clip for snap traps, bait nail for live traps).
  5. Position the traps strategically: place the traps along the walls or close to the places you have identified as active. Align the traps so that the opening points along the path of the rats. Mark the areas where traps have been set and close them off to unknowing people, children and other residents.
  6. Check the traps regularly: Check the traps daily to remove any rats caught and replace the bait if necessary. This prevents the animals from suffering and increases the effectiveness of the traps. Live traps should be checked after 6 hours in order to minimize the stress caused to trapped animals.
  7. Dispose of trapped rats safely: Wear gloves and dispose of dead animals in a sealed plastic bag to ensure hygienic handling and prevent the spread of disease.

For instructions on commissioning and setting up the trap, please refer to the instructions on the DEUFA rat trap product pages.

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