RM3.2mil were allocated by Ministryof Health to get rid of rats in the country(2)

Brown Rat and Roof Rat arethe rat species commonly found in Malaysia(1)

BIOLOGICAL PROFILES AND IDENTIFICATIONS

DroppingsBlunt at both endsLength : up to 20 mm

BodyHeavy and thickLength : 18-25 cm longWeight : 300-400 gms

TailShorter than bodyand headLength : 15-22 cm

EyesSmall

SnoutBlunt noseand muzzle

FurHarsh, shaggyColour : Greyish Brown

EarsSmall and coveredwith short furs

SnoutPointed noseand muzzle

BodySlenderLength : 15-22 cm longWeight : 200-300 gms

DroppingsPointed at both endsLength : up to 12 mm

EyesLarge andprominent

EarsLarge, nearlywith no fur Fur

Smooth and softColour : Blackish

TailLonger than bodyand headLength : 18-25 cm

Brown Rat Roof Rat

Leptospirosis Cases in Malaysia (Y

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ear 2009 - 2012)(3)

Leptospirosis- Rat Bite Fever- Salmonellosis- Murine Typhus- Infected Jaundice

Deadly diseasescarried by rats(4)

FACTS ABOUT RATS

SIGNS OF RAT INFESTATIONS

Droppings

Gnaw Marks

Nests

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(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

Rat droppings are usually the �rst 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 packageswhich may leave teeth marks.

Scratching sounds coming from the �oor and roof void 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,we also have a team of experts that are specialised in pest biological studies and are certi�ed

Rat Infestations in MalaysiaRats 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.

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