Rats in New Jersey

There are many species of rodents, but three in particular are considered pests in the United States. These are the roof rat, the Norway rat, and the house mouse.roof rat is seldom encountered in in our area. That leaves only the Norway rat and the house mouse as significant pests in New Jersey.

The World Health Organization estimates that about 33 million tons of food is destroyed world-wide each year by rodents.

The Norway Rat is a large rodent, growing up to 18 inches long. Males are larger than females. The rat’s color is grayish-brown with a pale gray belly.Norway Rat found throughout the New Jersey. Common places Norway Rats live are ditches, basements, sewers, old buildings, barns, dumps, woods, fields, ponds, and marshes.

Norway Rats 150-175 million Norway rats live in the United States causing millions in dollars in damage to crops and buildings each year. A U.S. Government report estimated that each individual rat annually damages $1 to $10 worth of food and other material, and contaminates 5 to 10 times more. Using their ever-growing incisors and strong jaws, these rats cause structural damage by burrowing underneath buildings and walkways and gnawing through walls, pipes, and electrical wires. These rats have even started fires by gnawing matches and have caused floods by tunneling through dams. They contaminate crops and food, and may also restrict plant growth by eating large amounts of seeds. More importantly, they transmit diseases directly by biting people and contaminating food, and indirectly by carrying lice and fleas. Historically, they have been vectors for bubonic plague, leptospirosis, typhus, spotted fever, tularemia, salmonella food poisoning, infectious jaundice, and other serious diseases.

House mouse is one of the most troublesome and economically important rodents in the New Jersey.House mice are small rodents with relatively large ears and small black eyes. They weigh about 1/2 ounce and usually are light brownish to gray in color. An adult is about 5 to 7 inches long, including the 3- to 4-inch tail.

Several types of rodenticides are used in baits. Because all rodenticides are toxic to humans, pets, and wildlife, take special precautions to prevent the poisoning of nontarget animals.

Rats are responsible for the spread of many diseases. Sometimes they transmit the disease directly by contaminating food with their urine or feces. Sometimes they transmit disease indirectly, for example, when fleas first bite an infected rat, then a person. Some of the more important diseases associated with rats include Rat-Bite Fever and Leptospirosis. These diseases often share similar symptoms, and medical professionals must perform the proper diagnoses.

Beyond Pest Control’s rat control technicians in New Jersey are properly trained in how to get rid of rats and the elimination of rat problems using a variety of rat control techniques. These techniques include improving sanitation for the affected location, eliminating hiding places, exclusion and may also include lethal methods such as traps and rodenticides. Killing the rats may not be the best answer. Our professional wildlife professionals may not show you how to kill the rats but instead use rat repellents, rat fumigants and rat trapping systems to ensure the effectiveness of the rat control method, without physically harming the rats.

The changing New Jersey weather means a constant shift in active pests. In the pursuit of food and shelter, many pests will attempt to seek refuge in your home. In Jersey City, pest control is essential during the Summer. Many newly active and recurring pests will appear in August. Employing either do-it-yourself pest control methods or hiring a professional pest control service should be a top priority if your home falls victim to a pest infestation! Throughout Summer, several pests are prevalent in Jersey City.

Early action is the best route to effective pest extermination. With the changing seasons, you should prepare for new pests before they try to move in. Stop them early, before they start to infest your Jersey City home. thrive during the Summer in Jersey City, and may cause serious problems if not addressed quickly. are abundant in the month of August while are less active, but may still pose a threat to your home. It is best to play it safe during the Summer and take all the necessary precautions in your home to prevent a pest infestation.

Seal all holes and cracks in the foundation, siding and roof areas. This can be as easy as inserting steel wool in small holes, or patching holes in inside or outside walls.Forbid admittance to crawl spaces. Seal off all pipe chases and wire conduits coming in the house from outside. Wire meshing covered with caulk or foam is an efficient barrier.Fix leaks to remove wet sources. Install dense weather-stripping along the bottoms of all-exterior and garage doors. Remove leaves and debris away from the foundation and cut back shrubbery and overhanging tree branches.◦Tidy up possible rodent food sources and nesting sites. Stack away firewood and piles of bricks, rocks or building supplies out-of-the-way from the house. Remove all fallen fruit from trees. Place pet food and birdseed in well-sealed containers. Do not allow pet food out overnight

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a deadly disease transmitted by infected rodents through urine, droppings, or saliva. Humans can contract the disease when they breathe in aerosolized virus. Rodent control in and around the home remains the primary strategy for preventing hantavirus infection. Through January 5, 2005, a total of 384 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome have been reported in the United States.

Prevent rodents from entering the home by checking inside the house for gaps or holes any larger than a pencil could fit into. Potential rodent entry holes can be found inside, under, and behind kitchen cabinets, inside closets, around doors, and under sinks. Seal the holes, using steel wool, lath metal, or caulk. If you do not remember to seal up entry holes in your home, mice will continue to enter.

Prevent rodents from entering the home outside. Clear brush and grass from around the foundation of the home. Check the house for debris and holes that might encourage rodent infestations. Potential rodent entry holes can be found around windows and doors, between the foundation of your house and the ground, and around electrical, plumbing and gas lines. Seal possible entry holes with cement, lath metal, hardware cloth, or sheet metal. Fix gaps in trailer skirtings and use flashing around the base of the house

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