Super rats, also known as resistant rats, are a growing concern for many communities around the world. These rats have developed a resistance to commonly used rat poisons, making it more difficult to control their populations and prevent the spread of diseases.
The problem of super rats can be traced back to the overuse of the same type of poison, leading to natural selection and the survival of only the most resistant individuals. This has resulted in a growing population of rats that are nearly impossible to eradicate.
The dangers posed by super rats are numerous. They can carry and transmit a number of diseases to humans, including Salmonella, Leptospirosis, and Hantavirus. They can also cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure by gnawing on electrical wires and other materials. Furthermore, they can contaminate food and water supplies with their urine, faeces, and hair, potentially leading to food poisoning and the spread of diseases.
The control and elimination of super rat populations can also be expensive, and the damage caused by these pests can result in significant economic losses for businesses and individuals. In addition, their populations can have a negative impact on local ecosystems and wildlife by consuming and competing for food and resources.
So, what can be done to prevent super rat invasions and control their populations?
- Use non-toxic control methods: Instead of relying on poison, trapping, and other such conventional methods, nontoxic products can be used to control rat populations.
- Proper storage and disposal of waste: Rats are attracted to sources of food and shelter, so proper storage and disposal of waste can help reduce their populations.
- Seal entry points: Rats can enter buildings through small cracks and gaps, so it is important to seal these entry points to prevent their intrusion.
- Seek professional extermination: In some cases, it may be necessary to seek the assistance of a professional exterminator who can effectively control rat populations and prevent the spread of diseases.
Warning over new breed of super rodents feared to be ‘threat to humans’
Nearly all rats and mice in the UK have become resistant to a common type of poison and pest experts are concerned
By Emer Scully
7 Jan 2023
A new breed of ‘super rodents ‘ could be a danger to health, say experts.
In the last 20 years, almost all of the mice and rats in the UK have evolved to be resistant to a common type of poison.
Some 78% of rats and 95% of house mice now have genes that mean they can tolerate poisons known as anticoagulant rodenticides. These normally kill them by preventing blood clotting.
Scientists who have spent 20 years studying rats and mice found the same gene in creatures all over the country.
Pest expert Dr Alan Buckle said the development may be a “threat to human and animal health”.
He added: “Continued use of anticoagulant rodenticides against resistant rats or mice has serious downsides.
Currently, the UK is home to around five million mice and eight million rats.
The largest common mouse, the yellow neck, can grow up to 4in long, while the biggest brown rats can measure almost 16in.
Two-foot-long ‘poison-immune’ mutant rats attack British homes
Giant, two-foot-long rats that are immune to poison and are infiltrating homes in Britain, reported The Sun.
The culture of working from home is regarded to be the cause of the issue, which prevents businesses and households from missing trash pickups.
Refuse haulers are unable to pass the steadily extending queues of parked automobiles outside of residences because people stay at home throughout the week.
As disease-carrying rats and scavenger seagulls are drawn to trash cans overflowing with rotting waste, worries that it will pose a health risk are mounting.
Leeds City Council has attributed an increase in complaints about missed rubbish collections to the work-from-home culture.
“It’s the most annoying thing when you pay your council tax and then you come home and your bin hasn’t been collected,” Conservative councillor Paul Wadsworth was quoted as saying by The Sun.
Rats are attempting to enter homes through breaches in exterior walls, drainpipes, and lofts, according to pest control experts, which are receiving an increased number of complaints from homeowners.
As many as 200 million rats are thought to be swarming over Britain at this time. If trash cans aren’t emptied, people who work from home can discover a rat lounging in the kitchen or bedroom.
Rats can swim, therefore they might even try to go into sewers and appear when the toilet lid is removed.
Many are alleged to be monster mutants up to 2 feet long that are resistant to counter poisons and pose a severe threat to public health because they are known to transmit fatal diseases.
The rainy weather is flooding parks, fields, and gardens, forcing rats out of their tunnels and underground “dungeon” nests. They are swarming toward centrally heated homes, looking for crevices through which they may gain inside.
Rats, which can fit through openings as small as half an inch wide, have more than a dozen possible entry sites inside a normal home, according to the British Pest Control Association.
“The first evidence of rats in a home is often noises under the floor, in the walls or loft as that’s where most will head to once they’re inside,” the outlet quoted a spokesperson.
“Quite apart from the health risks, they’ll foul water tanks and chew on wood or electrical wires which can cause a lot of damage and poses a hazard risk.”
She said that people should do all they can to protect their houses because the creatures will try to find places to hide from the icy winds.
The rats appear to have undergone genetic changes that have made them bigger, stronger, and increasingly resistant to both. In order to address the expanding issue, pest controllers are now pleading for the approval of a third generation of far stronger poison.
According to genetic analysis performed by Huddersfield University, the rats have a mutation that enables them to resist common toxins.
Since the 1950s, the country has been fighting rats with the same anticoagulant poisons, despite the fact that they have evolved. Researchers predict that super rats may eventually outnumber humans in Britain three to one, which is horrifying.
However, because of the risks to children, pets, and wildlife, rodent poisons are debatable.
So, the growing threat of super rat invasions highlights the importance of effective and sustainable measures to control rat populations and prevent the spread of diseases. It is important to use control methods that are safe for both humans and the environment, and to follow all relevant regulations and guidelines. With the right approach, we can protect our communities from the dangers posed by super rats and prevent future invasions.
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The product triggers a fear response in rodents thus protecting the application. It causes severe temporary distress to the mucous membrane of the rodents due to which the pest stays away from the application. The product triggers an unpleasant reaction in case if the pest tries to gnaw away the application. After encountering the above-mentioned emotions, the animal instinctively perceives it as something it should stay away from and stores this information for future reference. The fact that certain rodents are repelled is mimicked by other rodents as well. Thus, the other rodents too stay away from the applications. The unpleasant experience is imprinted within the animal’s memory and passed on to its progeny.
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The masterbatch can be incorporated into polymeric applications like wires and cables, pipes, agriculture films, polymeric equipment, etc. during their manufacturing, thereby making the end applications 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, around the garden fences, warehouses, etc. The liquid concentrate is compatible with all kinds of paints and solvents.
The already installed cables, pipes, and other applications can be coated with our 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 to wooden articles and furniture.
The Rodrepel™ spray is easy to use and can be sprayed on the infested area to repel the rodents and prevent them from entering the premises.
By using these products, you can get an effective and long-lasting solution against rodent nuisance. By conditioning the rodents to stay away from applications treated with these products, the problem of recurring infestation is solved. This makes the solution extremely effective and pocket-friendly in the long run.
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