As self-isolation becomes mandatory in more cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, rats are becoming bolder in their search for food.
Coronavirus: People ‘harassed by rats’ during lockdown
Pest controllers are receiving more reports of rats around homes and gardens during the coronavirus lockdown.
The British Pest Control Association has seen a 51% rise in rat call-outs since March, which experts said could be because restaurants and shops are closed.
Professor of Ecology at Greenwich University, Steven Belmain, said the animals are looking for alterative food sources.
Dan Dobson, a Hampshire pest controller, said some people have even reported being “harassed” by rodents.
Rats come out of hiding as lockdowns eliminate urban trash
With less litter on the ground and garbage in Dumpsters behind restaurants, rats are seeking food elsewhere.
By Emma Marris
April 3, 2020
AS HUMAN BEINGS around the world change their daily behavior to try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, our absence is causing ripple effects in the urban ecosystem. Among the most noticeable changes: Rats are coming out of hiding. They’re taking to the streets in broad daylight and invading homes in a desperate search for food.
People who have never have rat problems before are suddenly coping with unwanted visitors invading their social isolation.
Rats are everywhere and they can adapt easily to new environments. The lockdown has brought changes to human lives. But the sudden unavailability of food, trash, leftovers has created a panic situation and this has resulted in rodents causing more and more damage.
What can be a novel solution to this menace?
Use Rodrepel™, a C Tech Corporation product which is an extremely low toxic, low hazard rodent aversive. These eco-friendly products do not kill the target species but only repel them.
Rodrepel™ Rodent Repellent Spray is an easy to use product. It can be sprayed on the infested area to repel the rodents and prevent them from entering the premises.
The products are also available in the form of a solid masterbatch, liquid concentrate, lacquer, and wood polish additive.
The product available in the form of solid masterbatch can be incorporated into polymeric applications like wires and cables, pipes, etc. Thereby making the end application rodent resistant.
The product available in the form of liquid concentrate can be diluted in paints and can be applied over the interior and exterior of the house, garages, etc. The liquid concentrate is compatible with all kinds of paints and solvents.
The already installed cables, pipes, and other application can be coated with lacquer to protect them from the rodents gnawing on this application and thus preventing the damage. The lacquer is a transparent product and it does not wear off easily.
The wood polish additive can be blended with wood polish and applied on the wooden articles and furniture.
By using these products, you can get an effective and long-lasting solution against rodent nuisance.
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