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1. RM3.2mil were allocated by Ministry
of Health to get rid of rats in the country(2)
Brown Rat and Roof Rat are
the rat species commonly found in Malaysia(1)
BIOLOGICAL PROFILES AND IDENTIFICATIONS
Droppings
Blunt at both ends
Length : up to 20 mm
Body
Heavy and thick
Length : 18-25 cm long
Weight : 300-400 gms
Tail
Shorter than body
and head
Length : 15-22 cm
Eyes
Small
Snout
Blunt nose
and muzzle
Fur
Harsh, shaggy
Colour : Greyish Brown
Ears
Small and covered
with short furs
Snout
Pointed nose
and muzzle
Body
Slender
Length : 15-22 cm long
Weight : 200-300 gms
Droppings
Pointed at both ends
Length : up to 12 mm
Eyes
Large and
prominent
Ears
Large, nearly
with no fur
Fur
Smooth and soft
Colour : Blackish
Tail
Longer than body
and head
Length : 18-25 cm
Brown Rat Roof Rat
Leptospirosis Cases in
Malaysia (Y
-
ear 2009 - 2012)(3)
Leptospirosis
- Rat Bite Fever
- Salmonellosis
- Murine Typhus
- Infected Jaundice
Deadly diseases
carried by rats(4)
FACTS ABOUT RATS
SIGNS OF RAT INFESTATIONS
Droppings
Gnaw Marks
Nests
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Sources:
(2) News Strait Times - http://www.nst.com.my/latest/
leptospirosis-cases-on-the-rise-rahman-1.343218
(3) Ministry of Health Malaysia - http://www.moh.gov.my
(4) Centre for Disease Control and Prevention -
http://www.cdc.gov/rodents/diseases/direct.html
(1) Rentokil Pest Control Experts - http://www.rentokil.com.my
Partially Eaten Food Sounds
clue of rat infestation. It is most
commonly found underneath food
racks and kitchen sink cabinets.
Rats leave an urine-like smell
that will be particularly strong
in enclosed areas such as the
kitchen cabinets.
Rats build nests in warm,
hidden places using shredded
material such as fabrics,
newspaper and carton boxes.
Rats will bite open food packages
which may leave teeth marks.
Scratching sounds coming
from the
as rats scurry around at night.
Distinctive Odour
Rats are nocturnal and prefer to hide from humans. Their common hiding areas are the
storeroom, kitchen, backyard, garden, monsoon drain and nearby dumpsite. Your home may
be infested with rats if you found the following telltale signs:
PROFESSIONAL RAT CONTROL
At Rentokil, we have the tools and experience to properly identify rat infestation. Besides that,
Rat Infestations in Malaysia
Rats cause major problems around the world by taking
advantage on the environment created by humans. They
trail wherever we go, bringing with them a wide range
of harmful diseases.
Rats have long and sharp front teeth
(incisors) that grow continuously,
hence they tend to gnaw on wood
and plastic to keep them trim.
Most homeowners attempt to eradicate rat infestations on their own. However, home remedy
may get rid of the infestation for the time being but may not solve the root cause of the
problem.
Increase
+39%
Increase
+15%
Increase
+62%
2009 2010 2011 2012
1418
1976
2268
3665