Rats are extremely adaptable rodents and are among the main transmitters of diseases in urban areas.
With nocturnal habits and high reproductive capacity, they easily infest urban environments, posing risks to the health of people and pets.
With continuously growing incisors, rats gnaw on wires, packaging, wood and various structures.
In addition, they have an excellent sense of smell, leaving odor trails along their path to guide other members of the colony.
Most common types of rats
Norway rats
Excellent swimmers and burrowers, Norway rats live in large groups in underground burrows or near concrete structures. They are often found in streams, sewer systems and areas with accumulated waste. A single female can produce up to 100 offspring in her lifetime.
Roof rats
They have great climbing ability thanks to their long tails and are common in attics, ceilings and elevated areas. They live in small colonies but may gather in large groups in areas such as dumps. Each female can produce up to 70 offspring during her life.
House mice
Small, curious and highly mobile, house mice inhabit wall corners, piles of materials and small burrows. They live close to their shelter, within a radius of up to 9 meters, and each female can produce around 60 offspring.
Health risks
Rats can transmit various diseases directly or indirectly, especially through urine, feces or bites. The main ones include:
- Leptospirosis;
- Bubonic plague;
- Murine typhus;
- Salmonellosis;
- Trichinosis;
- Rat-bite fever
These diseases pose a major public health risk, making infestation control a priority.
How to get rid of rats?
To combat infestations effectively, it is essential to keep environments clean, store food properly and apply reliable rodenticides.
The JIMO Rat offers safe and effective solutions for rodent control in residential, commercial and industrial areas.
The JIMO Rat is a practical and efficient rodenticide that acts by ingestion, promoting gradual infestation control with excellent palatability.
It is part of the complete JIMO Mata Insetos line and carries all the quality and precision of the brand.
Practical solutions for your home
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