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RODENT CONTROL SERVICES

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Species: Musmusculus

Mice are very prolific rodents, developing colonies of 200 specimens within just four to five months. Mice are capable of reproduction at an early age and breed continuously, regardless of season. Mice young are blind, deaf and hairless for the first three days following birth. For mice with dark adult coloration, pigmentation of the skin begins on the third day. Within five to seven days, fur begins to grow and the ears become receptive. Eyes open between days 10 and 14, at which point young mice become mobile and begin to feed on solid foods. Between days 12 and 24, babies enter what is known as the flea stage, during which time they are extremely skittish and jumpy. In 21 to 28 days, babies wean from their mother's milk. They reach maturity between days 28 and 35 and are then capable of reproduction

The house mouse (Mus musculus) is a small rodent, a Mouse one of the most numerous species of the genus  As a wild animal the house mouse mainly lives associated with humans, causing damage to crops and stored food. The house mouse has been domesticated as the pet or fancy mouse, and as the laboratory mouse which is one of the most important model organisms in biology and medicine. It is by far the most commonly used genetically altered laboratory mammal House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of 7.5–10 cm (3.0–3.9 in) and a tail length of 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in). The weight is typically 10–25 g (0.4–0.9 oz). They vary in colour from white to grey, and light brown to black. They have short hair and a light belly. The ears and tail have little hair. The hind feet are short compared to Apodemus mice, only 15–19 mm (0.59–0.75 in) long; the normal gait is a run with a stride of about 4.5 cm (1.8 in), though they can jump up to 45 cm (18 in). The droppings are blackish, about 3 mm (0.12 in) long, and have a strong musty smell. The voice is a high-pitched squeak.  House mice thrive under a variety of conditions: they are found in and around homes and commercial structures as well as in open fields and agricultural lands. House mice consume and contaminate food, pet food and animal feed. In addition, they often cause considerable agricultural and property damage. They also transmit disease-causing pathogens and parasites. The order of Rodentia  is comprised of all mammal sizes. From the very smallest rodent, the pygmy jerboa (Salpingotus crassicauda) who weighs in at a mere 0.5 - 0.7 ounces to the largest rodent, the capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) can weigh as much as 175 pounds.

The house mouse originally from Asia, spread through Europe. The name rodent comes from the Greek word rodentsha, to gnaw. Mice do not only damage materials by gnawing, but eat and contaminate large amounts of stored foods and grains. Mice are also responsible for cases of salmonella, a cause of food poisoning contracted from droppings, which makes their presence a human health concern. Tapeworms are another transmittable organism transmitted through droppings. The house mouse lives outside in fields and pastures, but as the name implies, likes living in homes and buildings where people live. An adult mouse is grayish-brown on top, and light gray or cream on belly. These colors can vary depending on area, location and living habits. A house mouse  weighs 1/2 to 1oz (12 to 30 grams), body length is 2 ½-3 ½”, tail 2 ¾-4”. The house mouse has large ears that stick out from head, a pointy nose, small eyes, and a upright tail that is longer then the body. The droppings of a house mouse are 1/8 to 1/4 inch long and pointy. Each mouse produces 40 to 100 droppings and  3000 micro drops of urine daily. The urine protein of a mouse can trigger of asthma in people and last for up to two weeks. 

Life Cycle

     The gestation period for a house mouse is 18-21 days. Mice are born blind and hairless.  Sexual maturity is reached in 35 days. The female will average 8 litters per year, each litter averaging 5 to 8 pups. 24-48 hours after giving  birth the female again is in heat. 

Life span: 1-1/2 to 3 years. 2 years being the average. (wild mice live longer.. around 5 years in captivity, though only around 6 months in the wild due to predators and environmental factors). 

Maturity: 4 - 8 weeks of age, varying from line to line and mouse to mouse. This is the time that males and females can become fertile. However, note that a female can die if she conceives that young.

Females estrus (heat) cycle: Every 4 to 5 days all year round until becoming pregnant.  Sometimes estrus will stop in all female colonies and pick up again roughly 3 days after a male is introduced (this is called the Whitten Effect). Sometimes females will also have odd cycles in the winter

Habitat

The house mouse is very social and lives in groups or colonies, much like people. The mouse is a commensal rodent, living at mans expense without contributing to the relationship.   Mice live in territories marked by urine that can vary from 5 to 25 feet depending on available food and shelter. They will show aggression to strange mice that enter that territory. Nests are made of shredded paper, string, cloth, and insulation in wall voids, attics, under cabinets, in furniture, closets, etc. A mouse consumes 3 to 4 grams of food each day and can generally get enough water out of the food to survive if no water is present. Mice tend to come out of hiding when all activity quiets down. Mice have poor eye site (the three blind mice) and are color blind, but will memorize their territory so getting around is easy. They are excellent climbers and will use rope, telephone and computer wires to travel. Mice can jump up 12 inches and jump down 6 to 8 feet without injury.  Mice also like investigating and exploring for opportunity anything new that is placed in their territory.

Inspection

 Inspecting for mice starts with a good flashlight. Signs of mice include droppings, urine stains, rub marks, knaw marks, damaged products, and nesting material. Inspect under cabinets, behind refrigerator,  inside closets, attic spaces, drop ceilings, crawl spaces, and  foundation ledges. Checking around the outside of  a  dwelling  is also very important. A mouse needs only ¼ inch of space to enter a structure. A garage door not sealed properly is a very common access way for mice to enter a home. Cable and air conditioning lines are sometimes not sealed after installation is complete. Broken windows and general bad property conditions can be all  that a mouse needs to enter their new environment.

Sanitation

     Sanitation is always a major part of pest elimination. The less food available to the mouse, the more likely  they are to consume your baits, and hit your traps.  The outside of a dwelling is where a problem begins. Garbage that is not kept in sealed disposal containers is the beginning to a rodent problem. Dog food  left out daily will attract mice and rats as they  hoard the food while the dog is asleep. Bird feeders that spill over will make any mouse smile. Any debris, wood piles, compost piles, high grass around property all create harborage for mice. Once the mouse is living on your property, curiosity and opportunity will lead them inside.

 

Bed Bugs treatment

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What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are insects that, as adults, have oval-shaped bodies with no wings. Prior to feeding, they are about 1/4 inch long and flat as paper. After feeding, they turn dark red and become bloated, similar to the size of a small apple seed. Eggs are whitish, pear-shaped and about the size of a pinhead. Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs are not microscopic, in fact adult bed begs are easily visible with the naked eye. The reason why people don't often see bed bugs is not due to size, rather it is because they are very crafty insects and are able to hide well in crevices, folds, and cracks.  Clusters of 10-50 eggs can be found in cracks and crevices. Bed bugs have a one-year life span during which a female can lay 200-400 eggs depending on food supply and temperature. Eggs hatch in about 10 days. Bed bugs prefer to feed on human blood, but will also bite mammals and birds. Bed bugs bite at night, and will bite all over a human body, especially on uncovered areas such as around the face, neck, upper torso, arms and hands. Bed bugs can survive up to six months without feeding. Both male and female bed bugs bite. Wash any bed sheets or blankets that you may have been using in a warm wash, let soak up the sun for a few days. Bed bugs will die due to the sun exposure. Vacuum any carpets that you have to get rid of bugs that are hiding in them.

Bed bugs are often carried into a home on objects such as furniture and clothing. shells are in the following areas:

·         Seams, creases, tufts and folds of mattresses and box springs

·         Cracks in the bed frame and head board

·         Under chairs, couches, beds and dust covers

·         Between the cushions of couches and chairs

·         Under area rugs and the edges of carpets

·         Between the folds of curtains

·         In drawers

·         Behind baseboards, and around window and door casings

·         Behind electrical plates and under loose wallpaper, paintings and posters

·         In cracks in plaster

·         In telephones, radios and clocks & Lockers.

Bed bugs can also travel from apartment to apartment along pipes, electrical wiring and other openings.

Treatment Method: Management of Bed bugs is very difficult job, which requires thorough inspection of the premises. Treatment includes thorough spray of insecticides in both the forms i.e. oil base and water base. Chemical should be sprayed on all facilities surrounding areas. Treatment mainly comprise of thorough insecticide fog machine to pest prone areas especially in all nooks & corners as well as other vulnerable places harboring.

Chemicals Used:

1.      Cemort -  CYFLUTHRIN(bed bugs, and other crawling insects)

2.      Permethrin 25 EC – PERMETHRIN (bed bugs and other crawling insects).

3.      Diazinon     - DELTRA METHRIN

Method of Treatment :

Treatment to  Bedbugs : Pesticides diluted with water are sprayed from a manual 6 Litres hand spray pump.   Electric spray machine can also be used while treating a bed bug infestation. Pesticides diluted with water is filled into the attached small size tank of the Electric spray machine which is connected to a Electric switch board. When switched on the automatic fan on the device starts moving swiftly and ultimately acts as a sprayer which covers even the ceilings of a room. This treatment can only be done if a client agrees to this method of treatment.

 

Reasons for pest control

Homeowners apply control measures against outdoor and indoor pests because they dislike the presence of pests, prefer to maintain a pest-free property, and want to eliminate pests that transmit diseases (e.g., cockroaches, ticks, flies, etc.). Several chemical and nonchemical approaches are effective in controlling pests outdoors and indoors. However, nonchemical methods are now becoming popular because of the public's concern about the effects of pesticides on humans, animals, and the environment. The use of pesticides may lead to the development of resistance in pests, resulting in ineffective control at recommended label rates. Several simple nonchemical methods, if used properly, can effectively reduce pest incidence and abundance in and around homes. In this article, we give an overview of some simple environmentally compatible nonchemical, chemical, and biological pest control strategies.

Reasons for pest control

Homeowners apply control measures against outdoor and indoor pests because they dislike the presence of pests, prefer to maintain a pest-free property, and want to eliminate pests that transmit diseases (e.g., cockroaches, ticks, flies, etc.). Several chemical and nonchemical approaches are effective in controlling pests outdoors and indoors. However, nonchemical methods are now becoming popular because of the public's concern about the effects of pesticides on humans, animals, and the environment. The use of pesticides may lead to the development of resistance in pests, resulting in ineffective control at recommended label rates. Several simple nonchemical methods, if used properly, can effectively reduce pest incidence and abundance in and around homes. In this article, we give an overview of some simple environmentally compatible nonchemical, chemical, and biological pest control strategies.www.gulfchemicalskw.com