Rats and mice have accompanied the evolution of human culture and have adapted to human habitats. Human shelters provide food and hiding places for both weather conditions and protection.

Thanks to their high intelligence, their ability to adapt very well and their very fast reproduction, they have spread to almost all human habitats on earth.

In general, three rodent species are responsible for the damage:

• Rattus rattus (Black rat)
• Rattus norvegicus (Brown rat)
• Mus musculus (House mouse)

Therefore, targeted, professionally applied Control Methods are required to reduce and eliminate rodent populations. For effective management, the biology and behavior of these rodents should be known.

Behavior

The IQ level of mice has increased with each generation. They are learning better tactics to protect themselves. They constantly explore their territories and know exactly where to escape when they need to escape. They remember all the features of their location and stay away from unfamiliar things. This behavior, which is the fear of new objects, is called neophobia.

Mice have a keen sense of smell and mark their territories with urine and genital secretions.

Mice exhibit thigmotactic behavior, that is, they use touch stimuli to determine their routes and never lose contact with vertical surfaces.

They always walk along the wall and rarely cross the room, Mice cannot distinguish colors from each other.

A family or group consists of a dominant male and several females with their offspring. The area that makes up their habitat is defended against other members of the species. They have the ability to climb, swim or dive. They also have an extremely high reproductive rate.

Why Control Rats and Mice?

• Rats transmit diseases to humans and animals.
• Rats eat our food.
• Rats contaminate our food with feces, hair and microbes.
• Rats gnaw on wood, pipes and electrical cables.
• Rats destroy packaging materials.
• Rats nest in dams, stoves, etc., thus destroying installations and buildings.
• Rats stress farm animals. As a result, it causes losses in milk, egg and meat production.
• Rats cause bite wounds and other injuries.

How to Control Rats and Mice?

Anticoagulant Baits

• Bait Placement: Place the bait near areas where rat activity is seen, along walls and under furniture or tiles.
• Place enough and replenish the bait regularly.
• Check regularly whether the bait is consumed. If not consumed, place the bait in another location that is more accessible to rodents.
• Bait station: It is recommended to use a bait station to ensure that the bait material remains in good condition.