Rodents are small mammals that belong to the order Rodentia. They include rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, guinea pigs and others. Rodents can pose a threat to human health and well-being by spreading diseases through their bites, droppings, urine or saliva. Some of the common diseases caused by rodents are salmonellosis, leptospirosis, rat-bite fever and plague. Some of these diseases can be fatal if not treated promptly.

In Trinidad and Tobago, there are many species of rodents that live in different habitats such as forests, mangroves, savannas and urban areas. Some of these rodents are native to the islands while others are introduced or invasive. The most common rodents that may come into contact with humans are Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus), black rats (Rattus rattus) and house mice (Mus musculus).

There are several steps you can take to prevent rodent infestations in your home or property. 

Some of them are:

• Seal any holes or gaps inside and outside your home that rodents can use to enter. You can use wire mesh, steel wool, caulk or metal flashing to block their access.
• Remove potential nesting sites such as leaf piles, deep mulch, wood piles or clutter. Keep your garden clean and tidy and cut back any overgrown vegetation.
• Clean up any food and water sources that rodents can feed on. Store food in airtight containers, keep lids on trash cans and compost bins, and clean up any spills or crumbs.
• Set traps along baseboards and in areas where you suspect rodent activity. You can use snap traps, glue traps or live traps depending on your preference. Check them regularly and dispose of any captured rodents safely.

There are several steps you can take to prevent rodent infestations in your home or property. Some of them are: 

• Seal any holes or gaps inside and outside your home that rodents can use to enter. You can use wire mesh, steel wool, caulk or metal flashing to block their access.
• Remove potential nesting sites such as leaf piles, deep mulch, wood piles or clutter. Keep your garden clean and tidy and cut back any overgrown vegetation.
• Clean up any food and water sources that rodents can feed on. Store food in airtight containers, keep lids on trash cans and compost bins, and clean up any spills or crumbs. 
• Set traps along baseboards and in areas where you suspect rodent activity. You can use snap traps, glue traps or live traps depending on your preference. Check them regularly and dispose of any captured rodents safely.

We will analyse your situation, the pest presence on your premises and develop a custom rodent control program that employs one or more of several rodent control strategies which could include: mechanical control, sanitation, food source reduction; habitat modification; the use of fast or slow acting baits, trapping or other special purpose control methods.