Ceilings and the roof which provide a chance to set traps.
Rats in ceiling nz.
Norwegian rats generally nest outdoors in burrows dug under the floors of houses sheds and other buildings in piles of rubble or timber in rubbish or compost heaps or refuse tips.
The ship rat on the other hand often lives in the ceiling space of houses nesting in insulation material.
They were brought to new zealand by maori settlers and have cultural and spiritual importance to maori.
Brodifacoum is an anticoagulant that essentially causes internal haemorraghing in mammals such as rats and possums.
If your home has no crawl space or attic space and the rats are in the tiny area between shingles and drywall you will.
If you discover chew marks in your ceiling act quickly to eradicate these pests.
The best way to eliminate a rodent problem is by being proactive and minimizing the chances of unwanted pests getting in your home in the first place.
If you suspect you have a colony of rats living in your ceiling take action quickly to eradicate them.
Kiore rats arrived in nz on the canoes of the early maori and are now mainly located in the lower south island.
Norway rats came ashore in the late 18 th century on sailing ships from north america europe soon followed the ship rats and mice which are among the world s 100 worst invaders.
Noises in the attic noises in the attic are worrying and can be an indication that rodents or other wildlife may be living in your roof.
If you want to treat the problem yourself there.
Rat incisor front teeth are continually growing.
So they gnaw to keep their teeth worn down and sharp.
The mouse mus musculus the roof rat rattus rattus also known as the ship rat and black rat the norway rat rattus norvegicus also known as the water rat and the kiore rattus exulans also known as the pacific rat.
Rats cause massive damage carry fleas ticks and other parasites and can spread disease to you and your pets through urine feces and aerial discharge.
Inevitably the ones in the roof have settled down but due to use having chooks.
It is estimated that at any one time 10 30 of female rats are pregnant.
Attics lofts or ceiling cavities are ideal environments for possums rats and mice who damage stored items and electric cabling by gnawing and possibly causing fires.
Keep your house.
There are four species of pest rodent in new zealand.
Most rats will die of starvation or suffocation on the trap but it is possible to release the rat if desired if it s still alive when you check the trap.
Rats and mice can bring diseases into your home.
