Rats are fascinating and highly intelligent creatures that play an important role in nature as scavengers. They clean up leftover food and contribute to the ecosystem in their own way. But rats are not meant to live alongside humans in urban areas or commercial spaces like restaurants, cafes, or farms. Unfortunately, human activities often create the perfect conditions for rat infestations.
Why Rat Infestations Happen
Rats thrive in environments with an abundance of food, water, and shelter, coupled with a lack of natural predators. This imbalance can quickly lead to a host of problems:
- Health Risks: Rats carry diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonella, which can spread to humans and pets.
- Property Damage: Rats gnaw on wires, leading to potential fire hazards, and burrow under structures, causing erosion and instability.
- Contamination: Their droppings and urine contaminate surfaces and food supplies, posing serious health risks.
- Aggression: When food is scarce, rats may become aggressive, competing with humans and pets for resources.
Rats are nocturnal by nature, but when food is readily available during the day—leftovers from guests or poorly managed waste—they will adjust their behavior and become bold enough to appear in daylight, even when people are present.
The Challenge of Controlling Rats
Spotting more than six rats in one area is usually a sign of a significant infestation. The actual number of rats is often much higher, as dominant rats control access to the territory and its resources. These dominant rats are not only the largest and most cunning but also teach their colonies to avoid traditional traps, making conventional methods ineffective.
Why Poison is Not the Solution
Since 2023, the use of rat poison has been highly restricted, and for good reason. Poison causes prolonged suffering for rats and often leads to secondary poisoning of other wildlife, such as owls, herons, and even domestic cats. Traps, while sometimes effective, must be perfectly placed to ensure a humane kill, which is not always guaranteed. Sticky traps and glue boards are equally inhumane, causing unnecessary suffering.
The RatTech Solutions Approach
At RatTech Solutions, we prioritize humane, ecological, and effective rat control methods. Here’s how we work:
- Assessment: We investigate the root cause of the infestation, identifying entry points, movement patterns, and nesting areas.
- Prevention: We advise on sealing cracks, removing food sources, and implementing better waste management practices.
- Humane Elimination: Using advanced air rifles with non-toxic, lead-free pellets, we eliminate rats with precision. Our rifles are equipped with thermal and infrared technology, range finders, and ballistic calculators to ensure a quick and humane heart-lung shot.
The Benefits of Our Method
- Eco-Friendly: Lead-free pellets ensure no harm to scavenging wildlife.
- Humane: Each shot is precise and causes instant death, sparing the rats unnecessary suffering.
- Efficient: Large infestations can be reduced by over 90% in just a few nights.
While some people may view shooting as a harsh method, it is far more humane and effective than poisoning, trapping, or releasing rats into unfamiliar environments where they cannot survive.
Long-Term Management
Even after we’ve addressed an infestation, there’s always the risk of new rats moving in, especially during colder months. That’s why we work with our clients to make their properties as unattractive as possible to incoming rats. If the need arises, we’re always ready to return for follow-up visits.
If you’re dealing with a rat problem in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Soest, or anywhere in the region, contact RatTech Solutions today. Let us help you restore balance to your property in a humane, ecological, and effective way.
Best regards,
Eric
Rat Hunter for the Hospitality Sector in Central Netherlands – Proud Member of ERaNed
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