Risks:

• They carry diseases such as leptospirosis, tularemia, and toxoplasmosis.
• They damage building structures, pipes, and electrical wiring.
• They reproduce quickly and can form large colonies.

How to recognize rats:

• Droppings: Large, about 2 cm long.
• Damage: Gnawed pipes, cables, and wood.
• Burrows: Deep holes near buildings or under foundations.

Detection:

Rats are nocturnal creatures, so you are most likely to hear them at night. Look for large droppings and listen for movement sounds in the walls or around basements.

Rat Control:

• Method: The use of traps and poisons. Technicians often combine mechanical traps and chemical baits. For larger infestations, fumigation may be applied.
• Intervention Process: Technicians inspect problematic areas, set up traps or poisons, and implement measures to prevent reinfestation.