Bandicoot Rat Control

The Bandicoot is a giant rat of southern Asia and can be up to 40cms long, including the tail. Bandicoots pose a significant health risk to humans. The spread of many common diseases, such as Salmonella, Weil’s disease, E.coli and TB, is attributed to Bandicoots. They also carry fleas, mites and ticks and can cause acute allergic reactions.

Danger signs:

• Bandicoot rat droppings (sausage shaped 1-2cm in size)
• Damaged stock and damage to fabric of premises
• Nesting material — shredded insulation, cardboard, etc.
• Smears - grease marks from the rodents body as they repeatedly brush up against objects.
  

Potential Harm:

• Bandicoot rats are known to spread infections such as Salmonella, Hantavirus and Leptospirosis
• Damage to stock and buildings. rodents sharp teeth can gnaw through cables, plastic, wooden doors and even mild steel.
• Warehouses and silos may subside or collapse as a result of being undermined by the burrowing activities of these rodents
• Contamination of foodstuffs and goods.
• On the rodents underside, wet fur soaked in urine can transmit diseases to work surfaces, table tops or anywhere the rodent has climbed.

Steps to take:

• Call free on 1800 102 9888 to arrange prompt rodent removal
• Get useful rodent proofing and design advice from the experts at Rentokil
• Schedule regular bandicoot rat control visits to prevent further outbreaks.