Rodent Control Program

A Janus Service Specialist will gladly inspect your home or business to locate any points of entry and identify any conditions that may prove conducive for rodent development. After completing the initial inspection, we will stage rodent control devices in accordance to the site evaluation. The next phase includes check-back services that we perform to insure that the job is completed and that there are no further rodent issues. Rodent exclusion work is generally completed by the second check-back service, depending on circumstances

Rodents spread diseases and cause significant damage each year...
Worldwide, rats and mice spread over 35 diseases. Salomella, Rickettsial pox, Hantavirus and Rat Bite Fever are among the diseases that can be spread to humans directly, through handling of rodents, through contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva, or through rodent bites.
 
Diseases carried by rodents can also be spread to humans indirectly, through ticks, mites or fleas that have fed on an infected rodent; all the more reason to rely upon Janus Pest Management for your pest and rodent needs.

DAMAGE CAUSED BY RATS: Rats consume and contaminate foodstuffs and animal feed. They also damage packaging materials in which foods and feed are stored. Rats and mice cause problems by gnawing on electrical wires, wood, carpet, and plastic. About 40% of fires of unknown origin are attributed to rodents chewing through electrical insulation. They also wreak havoc on attic insulation, as it is often used for nesting material.
Examples of Condusive Rodent Conditions
  • Overhanging tree branches and utility lines
  • Open lids on trash receptical bins
  • Holes in vent screens.
  • Gaps around plumbing
  • Clutterd storage
Overhanging tree branches Open trash can lids Gaps in vent screens
Why Do I Have Rodents?
When dealing with commensal rodent issues, it often comes down to the basics: food, water, and suitable harborage. Rodents will readily take up in a warm, dry place (your home or business), if they can locate a dependable water and food source. Rodents usually forage within 20 to100 feet from their nesting site. That means, if you have rats or mice, they are finding ample sustenance within close proximity to the structure.
Rodents will develop an appetite for what's in their immediate environment. Snails, pet food, citrus, avocados, nuts, and if you happen to live near a restaurant, they may also enjoy the leftovers of a tasty #2 combo.
The surest way to correct a rodent infestation inside a structure is to understand its biology and the factors that prove conducive for its development. The next step is to strategize and implement a workable solution. Our rodent control program generally entails, trapping, exclusion work and baiting when necessary.
Rodent Identification:

 

Common Commensal Rodents

Norway Rat:  These rats can reach 16" in length.  Each female rat can give birth to 20 pups in her lifetime. Some factors affecting rat populations in cities include continuously mild winters, weather-related disasters, and encroachment of their habitats by new urban development.

  • Color: Usually grayish-brown, but color varies from a pure gray to a reddish brown
  • Weight: 10-16 ounces; larger than Roof Rat
  • Length: 7-10 inches
  • Tail Length: Long as body
  • Body: Heavy and thick body, blunt nose
  • Ears: Relatively small; close to body
  • Eyes: Large & protruding black eyes
  • Lifespan: 5 to 12 months
  • Dropppings: ¾ inch long with blunt ends; dark color; found in groupings

Roof Rat:  If there is plenty of food and shelter, Roof Rats will gladly live in close proximity to humans, particularly in attics, ceilings, or wall areas. Roof rats inhabiting upper areas of buildings or homes often gnaw on wires found there, possibly leading to fires, outages, and production down-time.

  • Color: Black to brownish-gray
  • Weight: 6-12 ounces
  • Length: 6-8 inches
  • Tail Length: 7-10 inches; longer than the body
  • Body: Thin, slender body, pointed nose
  • Ears: Relatively small; close to body
  • Eyes: Large & prominent eyes; color blind
  • Lifespan: 5 to 18 months
  • Dropppings: ½ inch long with pointed ends; dark color; found scattered

House Mouse:  Excellent hearing, vision, smell and touch have enabled the mouse to be highly adaptable to homes and indoor buildings. All they need is a 1/4" opening to be able to enter a building, so they often have access to many places along the building's perimeter.

  • Color: Dusty gray
  • Weight: ½-1 ounce
  • Length: 2.5-4 inches
  • Tail Length: As long as body – up to 4 inches
  • Body: Small head & slender body
  • Ears: Moderately large ears
  • Eyes: Small & somewhat protruding; color blind
  • Lifespan: 1-2 years
  • Dropppings: ¼ inch long with pointed ends; dark color