RODENT CONTROL

 

Possum Busters Rodent Pest Management use top of the range Bell Laboratories Inc products – world leaders in rodent control technology.

 

All products are safe and guaranteed to work.

Australia has over 50 species of Rodents although many may not be able to access the average household. There are three main species that have adapted to living in Australian households.

 

House Mouse

A family of mice in a cluttered garage can quickly group to a community of 50 – 60 mice in just 90 days.

Norway Rat

A Norway rat can gnaw through lead pipe and burrow under the foundations of a house.

Roof Rat

Roof Rats have longer paws and sharp claws that enable them to climb trees and access roof cavities.

Rodents have amazing, contorting bodies. A rat may be able to penetrate a hole 13mm – the size of an adults thumb

Mice can fit through a 6mm opening – the diameter of a little finger.

Until now only one virus has spread from rats to humans in Australia, the LCMU virus, however there are many bacterial diseases that can cause major health risks to Australian families.

The best protection is Eradication. There are many ways that this may be undertaken but by far the most effective way to deal with rodents is baiting with humane rodentacides.

Procedures

The first and most important part of any successful rodent eradication project from your property is a thorough inspection from an experienced technician. The technician will find the main area where the rodents are living.

Once the site is identified, a course of action may be taken. This may include baiting throughout the premises and or the placing of mouse or rat traps.

Once the population is under control, we advise on a suitable, comprehensive rodent control program. There may also be the option of proofing the property using

  • Steel wool
  • Hardware cloth (19 Gauge or heavier)
  • Perforated metal (24 gauge thickness)
  • Sheet metal (galvanised)
  • Cement or mortar
  • Bird mesh / Vermin wire

Possum Busters use top of the range Bell Laboratories Inc products – world leaders in rodent control technology. All products are safe and guaranteed to work.

Scientific Name: Mus Musculus

Color:  Black/dark grey

Length:  Head 60 – 95mm | Tail 75 – 95mm

Weight: 10 – 25g

Body type: Small head and body

Sexual Maturity: 1 month

Life length: 15 – 18 months

Nesting: Roof Dark corners

Scientific Name: Rattus Norvegius

Color:  Brown/red

Length: Head 180 – 255mm | Tail 150 – 215mm

Weight: 280 – 480g

Body type: Thick body blunt nose

Sexual Maturity: 2-3 months

Life length: 18 months

Nesting: Burrows

Scientific Name: Rattus Rattus

Color: Dark grey

Length:  Head 165 – 205mm | Tail 185 – 245mm

Weight: 95 – 340g

Body type: Thin body pointed nose

Sexual Maturity: 2 – 3 months

Life length: 18 months

Nesting: Tree tops