Rats
Can measure up to 40cm in length (including the tail).
Usually dull grey in colour.
Usually feed on cereals and grains.
Prefer small enclosed spaces and like to travel up against something like a wall or a pipe.
They are carriers of many diseases which can prove fatal to Humans, including Weils Disease.
They can have up to 7 litters per year, usually a size consisting of about 8.
Mice
Less than 90mm in length.
Grey/brown fur.
Feed off cereals and seeds.
They will live up to 1 year and can survive without water.
They can have up to 8 litters per year with the average sizze being about 5.
Squirrels - The Grey Squirrel
Grey/brown fur and a white belly.
Feed off seeds, nuts, insects and bird eggs.
Well known for hoarding food in the autumn to survive the winter.
They brred between December-February and again in March-May.
Average litter size consists of 1-8 young and they live for approximately 8-9 years.
PLEASE NOTE RED SQUIRRELS ARE PROTECTED AND IF CAUGHT SHOULD BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY.
Control Methods
For mice & rats methods of control can include trapping (either dead or live traps), poisoning and use of ultrasonic repellers.
The most effective method of control for squirrels is the use of live traps. Once caught the squirrel must be killed in a humane manner. |
