Protecting a property from mice to prevent damages
Mice in a warehouses and factories can cause damages to valuable properties and foods that require effective control measures. However, it is not possible to implement them easily which needs support from a company. A pest manager or agency will help to eradicate the movements of mice in a warehouses and factories with professional approaches for keeping a better environment. However, not all pest managers are the same and warehouses and factories owners should consider certain parameters before hiring services in a location. Choosing the right type of pest manager will ultimately help to obtain optimal results while destroying rodents.
What does a pest manager do?
A pest manager will inspect the infestations and other problems caused by mice with expert teams. Then, it recommends a treatment program to warehouses and factories owners based on the damages enabling them to make a better decision. In most cases, a pest manager will deploy only expert teams to control mice and other rodents with the latest approaches. In fact, a competent pest controller has the ability to take action during emergency situations. This, in turn, paves ways to witness peace of mind from unwanted complications.
Implementing mice control services
Warehouses and factories owners who want to implement mice control services should work with a topmost company in a location. A pest manager provides solutions for infestations and other problems with in-depth inspection. Moreover, it makes feasible ways to block the movements of mice efficiently that can help to prevent the contamination of diseases and other problems to a large extent. Most companies offer chemical, non-chemical, and organic treatment programs after evaluating the conditions of a warehouses and factories property. This will help a lot to prevent pets and others from a toxic environment to witness more protection.
Managing mice problems with pest control services
A pest manager makes feasible ways to safeguard a warehouses and factories property from mice and other problems. At the same time, there are certain factors to keep in mind before seeking support from a company. It is a wise one to focus more on the quality, types of chemicals used, costs, reviews, and testimonials before choosing services from a company. Most pest managers offer quotes for customers allowing them to compare the costs with special attention. Also, they allow property owners to choose a treatment program which exactly fits their needs and budgets. One should know the terms and conditions of company while choosing pest control services.
Rodent Control Guide: Understanding Your Enemy and Their Characteristics
Rodent control is a major issue for everyone. Rats and mice have the ability to transmit diseases, contaminate food and cause structural damage. They have oversized front teeth for gnawing their way through barriers and they also use them to defend themselves. All around the world they have a large impact in terms of agricultural losses, damage to household items and even human health. The best way to prevent this is to stop the rodents from entering your home in the first place. However, for having effective rat control in Singapore, we need to understand the basic attributes and characteristics of rodents.
Behavioural characteristics of rodents and control measures:
- Rats are neophobic, which means when presented with freshly placed rodenticide bait, bait box or monitoring devices, rats have the natural survival mechanism to protect themselves from the new and unknown. Acclimatising the bait boxes at the most effective rodent spots before adding the baits in them will help the rodents to familiarise with the boxes over a period of days and thus avoid the fear of the new box once the bait has been introduced as compared to direct introduction of the bait.
- As they are neophobic, whenever they find something new to eat they take a small taste of bait to find whether it is of their liking or not. The acceptance of bait depends on the type of food items that rats are feeding on. The faster the food is recognised by the rats, the quicker it can be used as a bait to control them effectively.
- Rats generally move along the same pathway forming noticeable runways or leaving smear marks or faecal droppings along the route. This will help in identifying the areas frequently visited by the rodents and the routes taken. This has an implication on the placement of baits accordingly. Rats may take several routes for foraging, so to maximise their control, adequate bait points along all these routes should be identified and should not be limited to placing baits just adjacent to the burrows.
- Rats communicate with each other using pheromones for a number of things like fear signalling, social organisation, reproduction etc. If palatable food is found by rats, the same is communicated to others by scent markings. This again highlights the importance of bait selection and the location to attract rodents for effective rat control in Singapore
- Rats are most commonly ground based and are found in burrows and at the same time they can also enter the premises via roofs or even tree branches. Burrow baiting is an effective way of controlling rodents and it also reduces the risk of non-target access to the bait.
Any war can be won only after you have understood your enemy. The same holds true for rodent management and control. Many rodent control programs rely on exterior devices with rodenticide or traps, however, learning about the behavioural characteristics and placing the baits accordingly help to control this problem more effectively and quickly. Effectively controlling the rodent problem without having adverse effects is essential for ensuring the highest standards of health and preventing economic losses.
To control this problem, you can connect with us as we offering tech-advanced rodent control and management solutions at your disposal. Our team can conduct regular inspections to ensure that your home, office, commercial spaces and other areas are rodent-proof. You can dial our toll-free number to connect with us and schedule an inspection of your property.
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Rodents are Plaguing Shopping Malls in Singapore
The worst nightmare for a shopping mall operator is a rodent infestation. It can happen in a short span of time. Rodents are opportunists that are very intelligent and adaptable. They can enter your shopping mall using whatever items that are available to access your building such as electrical wires, railings, pipes, ducts, and tree branches. Also keep in mind that rats can squeeze through a hole that is no larger than ¼-inch.
Rats have adapted well to our urban environment. They can multiply quickly in places with poorly managed environments and easily available food and water sources. Shopping malls are the best nesting place for rodents if proper rodent control programs have not been adopted by operators and shop owners. Rodents can carry and transmit various diseases, so they are a major public health risk . The presence of rodents in shopping complexes damages the business’ reputation and results in financial losses as shop owners move to other buildings due to rodent problems.
When the National Environment Agency (NEA) conducted inspections at Punggol’s Waterway Point, it uncovered some signs of rat activity in a food shop and ceiling above a common area of the mall. The inspections were carried out after a diner complained that a rat had fallen on her from the ceiling while she was waiting for her meal at a coffee house in the new shopping mall. In 2015, NEA conducted inspections at a famous shopping centre in Singapore and found rodent activity in the false ceilings of 14 food shops and food stalls. The shopping mall’s management intensified its pest control checks & treatment, and intensified housekeeping system and refuse management after the NEA inspections.
Some interesting facts about rodents that you should know
- Rats are considered the smartest animals on the planet. They are often ranked in the company of dolphins and chimpanzees.
- Rats have a very acute sense of balance therefore, they are excellent climbers.
- Most rats are crepuscular, which means they are most active around dusk and dawn, and utilize rest of the hours in a day for lesser activity and sleeping.
- Rats are very social animals and are often accompanied by their companions. So in rat infestation, you may have to deal with several rodents.
- In a study conducted in five countries in Europe, it was estimated that rodent infestation resulted in the loss of $11.8billion revenue in 2014.
Rodents have outsmarted traditional pest control methods
Using same old trap methods will not work on these intelligent pests. Pest managers and shopping mall operators need to get to the root of the problem. It should be a long-term effort, and not considered as business compliance. Rodent infestation is a serious issue for commercial properties, so it should be managed using smart practices such as using RATSENSE sensors that determines rodent activity and then dictates how traps should be placed. Based on these rodent activities, traps can be placed where the rats are travelling, and where they least expect it, thereby enabling pest controllers to catch them easily.
Presently, shopping mall operators hire exterminators after the rat problem surfaces, rather than preventing it from the outset. Rodent monitoring and control measures should be of preventive nature rather than reactive. Mall administrators need to follow good hygiene practices and adopt a rodent-proof design. If rodents have become smart, we have to outsmart them before they gnaw a big hole into our reputation. Use rodent sensor to capture rodent activity when they are most active, and then catch them using traps placed at strategic locations using real-time data from the sensors.
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“Pest control checks done nightly: Waterway Point” Channel News Asia, March 29, 2016, accessed April 16, 2017,
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pest-control-checks-done-nightly-waterway-point-8129750
“Rat activity detected in food shop and ceiling in Waterway Point; enforcement taken: NEA” Straits Times, March 28, 2016, April 16, 2017,
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rat-activity-detected-in-food-shop-and-ceiling-in-waterway-point-enforcement-taken-nea
Basic Rodent and Pest Control Strategy Tips
Many a time, you may think about commencing a pest control session at your workspace or commercial building, but end up leaving that thought unattended because you might not have adequate knowledge on how to commence it and what its after effects are.
Well, a lot of Singaporean employers and maintenance staff deal with the same stress every day, but the solution lies within a knowledge-based approach that can easily be conducted by contacting a few rodent control service providers and pest management professionals to find out more about the relevant insect / pest biology and treatment methodology.
If you wish to know about how to manage health while commencing rodent and pest control works, here are the basic dos and don’ts:
Prevention is the First Step
If you catch sight of mice and insects in your workspace, stores, cafes, washrooms, inventories, and other prominent places quite often, then the first step towards pest control is removing all the sources of food, water and shelter from the affected areas. Store your food in tight containers, handle food scraps carefully in trash cans, fix pipe leakages in cafeterias and washrooms, and never leave food and water unattended. Additionally, ensure that your storerooms don’t have any clutter by removing all the old stacks of magazines, newspapers, or cardboards. At last, clear all the areas and close holes and gaps where pests/mice can enter, hide and breed.
The Correct Monitoring Approach is Important
Performing rodent monitoring is a tough task, but things can be streamlined if you are aware of the methods that can be used to get rid of them completely.
In traditional monitoring methods, a periodic, regular visual inspection is done by a pest control vendor in an effort to locate signs of rodent activity. Unfortunately rodents are smart creatures and one would rarely find the rodent waiting around to say hi to the unsuspecting inspector. Instead, a 24/7 electronic monitoring approach allows us to outsmart the rodents, as they go about their regular activities, allowing the electronic monitors to pick up their movement patterns and behavior. This information is the key to winning the war against rodents, as this method of monitoring can give us critical data such as: activity zones, pathways, entry points and population sizes.
Act Fast, Play Smart
Rodents reproduce very quickly and in a matter of 1-2 months, your premises can go from supporting a pair of rodents to a whole family of them. As such, it is critical that you act fast once you have the data to establish the population size and activity areas of these rodents. A variety of conventional and newer designs of traps are available in the market, and can be deployed using food bait instead of chemicals to attract the rodents to these traps. Dried squid and peanut butter are common options used due to their strong smell and the rodents’ preference for such foods.
Perform the Disposal With High Consciousness
Once the rodents have successfully been trapped, it is advisable to dispose of the carcasses carefully and considerately, as they can be a source of disease and bacteria. Carcasses should be double bagged and disposed of in a compactor, where the trash gets regularly sent off for incineration.
If this sounds like way too much work on top of your regular job, then engage a pest management professional and insist on a 24/7 rodent monitoring system to help you solve your rodent related problems!
RATSENSE – Revolutionizing the Rodent Monitoring System via IoT
Rodent infestations are one of the biggest issues in Singapore, causing damage to a multitude of commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, and restaurants. While most companies offer mundane pest management services such as chemical treatment and baits, RATSENSE is proud to be able to offer the future of rat detection technology, using smart solutions leveraging IoT technology.
What is IoT and how it helps in rodent monitoring?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an ecosystem of interconnected objects or devices that are accessible through the internet. IoT has made rodent monitoring a breeze as commercial building owners or their facilities management staff can now connect their smartphones or laptops to rodent sensors placed in their premises. As soon as these sensors detect any activity, they immediately notify the concerned person(s) or department to keep an eye on these nasty pests anytime, anywhere.
A milestone in the journey of RATSENSE
Recently, RATSENSE was invited to be a part of the Sigfox booth, which is one of the world’s leading IoT service providers, at the Internet of Things Asia Summit held in Singapore. It was a moment of pride for RATSENSE to share the platform with Sigfox, which was also the platinum sponsor of the event. Sigfox offers a revolutionary global network to connect millions of devices to the internet in the simplest manner possible by consuming a little energy. Their distinct approach addresses the 3 barriers to IoT adoption naming, cost, global scalability, and energy consumption.
RATSENSE was invited to be a part of the booth along with over 80 devices that leverage on Sigfox data for connectivity. RATSENSE was made a part of the event because of the array of unique rodent management solutions provided by the company. Here’s a look:
- RATSENSE is the first and probably only rodent monitoring system across the globe that works on LPWAN technology.
- It makes your commercial property smarter by placing ‘eyes’ (sensors) in the dead and void spaces to keep watch 24/7.
- When combined with Sigfox, RATSENSE eliminates the needs for a private network and does not invade the building’s private network.
- The enhanced security and deployability by RATSENSE reduces a significant amount of infrastructure cost and risks.
RATSENSE was specially mentioned by the CEO of Sigfox during his opening ceremony speech. In fact, RATSENSE was the only partner with a dedicated area on the booth, wherein they introduced themselves with help of their mobile application. The mobile application was continuously screening on a touch display and an immersive and interactive VR environment with VR goggles.
A positive reaction
The event had guests from various countries such as Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, UAE, and Belgium, just to name a few. Guests showed keen interest in how RATSENSE is revolutionizing rodent monitoring via IoT.
The audience also realized the key issues in rodent control, effect of rodent infestation in commercial spaces and how RATSENSE helps in solving these problems. RATSENSE is even in talks with some strategic partners for local and regional market coverage.
RATSENSE, in the truest sense, is a pioneer in the rodent monitoring system with many testimonials of actual cases that have been solved and a proven system that can help the organizations in mitigating the risks caused by rodents. If you wish to know more about RATSENSE services and professional rodent management help, then call our toll-free number now and learn more.
Is Your Workplace Affected By Rodents? Remove Them Quickly With An Expert Rodent Management Service
You might not have thought much about rodents or the damage that they can cause to your workplace when they infest it. After all, what comes to mind when you think of rodents could be small, cute and furry things like mice and squirrels. Don’t forget that these same rodents are small and very fast and thus, nigh impossible to catch with your bare hands. They also often occupy small, unobtrusive corners of your workplace, and neglected can multiply and become a large infestation.
Once they have established their foothold, there will be no rest as you struggle to make peace with the noise and movement they cause. Taking care of them won’t be as simple as laying a few traps and baits and hoping that they fall to the same tricks over and over. Rodents are clever and often adapt to the same tricks used too often.
Eliminating them can require the establishment of a comprehensive elimination plan requiring mapping out the rodents’ habitat, as well as a rotation of traps, baits and sprays to remove them from the premises permanently.
If you are at your wits end trying to remove them yourself and do not know what else to do, read on to know why you may benefit from getting help from rodent management professionals:
Why Do You Need Rodent Management Assistance?
Catching a rodent can be an impossible task. Setting up traps or using sprays on them takes an immense amount of effort to get right. Worse, if you are trying to get rid of a small nest, trying to even get near can result in attacks and nasty bites and injuries. You could also face serious health problems from their unhygienic nesting environment and more. Since Singapore has so many competent rodent and pest management companies who would work diligently to assist you in getting rid of these small creatures, rodent control in Singapore has never been easier. Here is a look at what you gain by opting for their services:
- These rodent management professionals will arrive at your premises on the selected day to carry out the elimination process
- They will make a thorough assessment of the structure, checking out every nook and cranny for evidence of the rodent infestation to determine magnitude
- The rodent elimination process will be carried out in stages with each portion of the house thoroughly checked
- Only safe methods are used to prevent damage to the interiors and to ensure that no harm happens to the surroundings
- After the infestation is taken care of, you will be advised on what steps to take to prevent a re-infestation
- They will inform you about their next visit to monitor your workplace and prevent and further infestations
Most of us don’t really consider these pests a big problem till it grows out of hand and causes widespread damage to the workplace. It is sad to see some of the most beautiful offices, workplaces, and commercial buildings have been damaged due to infestations from pests that happened while the building was closed. Thankfully, rodent control in Singapore is very advanced in their methods and these problems can be quickly and easily resolved.
When you hand over the task of rodent management to expert Singaporean rat control service professionals, rest easy as they are excellent at what they do and deliver the best service. The professionals will ensure that future infestations do not happen again, and you and your employees will be able to enjoy an infection-free environment.
Technological Advancement: Rodent Monitoring System to Incorporate Robotics and AI
Rodent control has always been important in commercial properties as well as residential projects. There are many conventional methods for getting hold of the creepy pests and eliminating them from the property. Over the period of time, it has become important to evolve and come up with newer solutions which are more effective and relevant.
Sadly, the issue of rodent infestation is considered insignificant and never discussed often. The risk of uncontrolled rodent activities is very high. From damaging buildings, electric circuits, and drainage systems to spreading diseases and destroying crops, the problem is evident. We need effective rodent control techniques
If you are one of those who have tried the traditional rodent baits and pesticides for controlling the infestation, it is time to enhance your existing trapping methods with the high-tech devices that offer solutions to improve rat control in Singapore. Are you wondering what is electronic rodent management? Let’s explore.
What is RATSENSE and how does their technology works?
RATSENSE, the leading rodent monitoring device in Singapore. Rats Control and Rodents Management System coupled with RATSENSE is a comprehensive solution that can provide trapping solutions, behaviour analysis, damage control and long term monitoring of the issue. The company, CRE8TEC which created RATSENSE, has recently been featured in the APAC Business Headlines, an online knowledge sharing platform for industry leaders and professionals, and Deanne Baptista – CEO of CRE8TEC, shared her thoughts about the future of rodent sensors and monitoring devices.
In Singapore, many building owners as well as F&B franchise owners are adopting RATSENSE for effective rodent control. Initially, the awareness about electronic rodent management was limited but over a period of time, more and more people are realising the benefits of their revolutionary rodent control system.
One of the major benefits of electronic rodent management system is that it offers 24X7 monitoring and follows these 5 simple steps to notify you about the presence of these tiny creatures:
- Mouse enters
- Radio signal sent
- Information passed on to the cloud
- Alert sent to user
- Respond
The technology has helped in identifying the issues quite fast and sending the alerts to the client and pest management service providers so that prompt action can be taken on time. The technician now spends less time on checking the areas that report lesser or no activity as compared to the areas that report higher rodent activity/sightings.
Compared to the traditional rodent control, RATSENSE is addressing the issue in an advanced manner. The major drawback of the traditional system is that they are focused only on catching the rodents and a long-term monitoring and preventive control was absent. RATSENSE traces the general population of rodents, tracks their activities, and identifies the most frequently visited areas on the basis of the data. It helps in implementing an effective rodent management program.
A Joint Effort
For a city to get rid of the rodents, the issue needs to be addressed on a large scale and not on an individual level. Every house owner, office, commercial space, schools, restaurants, warehouses need to adopt electronic rodent monitoring and support each other. On a micro level, people need to be aware and understand about the significance of adopting effective technology and rodent monitoring solutions.
The Future of RATSENSE
Any technology needs to remain updated to avoid becoming obsolete. RATSENSE is coming up with sensors that will allow stronger connectivity and scaling up their reach to newer regions. RATSENSE is also working on robotics and video surveillance with A.I. to enhance its capabilities for rat control in Singapore.
Explore the web for more information about the future of electronic rodent management and how it can help in ensuring complete rodent control.
Rodent control services for ensuring peace of mind
Rodents such as mice, ants, and rats will spread diseases to human beings which lead to major problems. Therefore, it is necessary to control them effectively for enhancing the living standards to a large extent. Warehouses and factories owners should protect their property from rodents in order to prevent damages and other problems. The rodent control services aim at eliminating rodents with special approaches that can help to minimize complications. They offer solutions for problems caused by rodents with high success rates. However, a pest manager only provides those services with expert teams.
Hiring a professional pest manager
Anyone who wants to control rodents in their warehouses and factories should consider working with a professional pest manager for meeting essential needs. Furthermore, it will help a lot to prevent and resolve infestation issues in a building significantly. A pest control agency will evaluate the problems of rodents with special attention and suggest a treatment program which suits a building. Another thing is that it gives ways to create a better living atmosphere in a property to overcome unwanted issues. Most pest control companies will offer services with the latest applications thereby showing ways to gain more advantages.
How to choose a pest manager in a location?
There are certain things to consider while hiring services from a pest manager in a location. Some of them include the reputation, materials used, certification, and treatment program. It is necessary to do homework before selecting a company. Customers should give more importance to quality and costs when working with a pest control agency. This, in turn, gives ways to experience the desired outcomes to witness peace of mind. One should read reviews and credentials of company with special attention that can help to make a better decision.
Choosing pest control services at estimated prices
Many pest control companies offer quotes for customers allowing them to compare the costs with ease. Cost is the major important factor to consider in pest control management process and getting quotes will ultimately help to select services at estimated budgets. At the same time, it is a wise one to know whether a company uses pesticides or organic materials in pest control services. Warehouses and factories owners can pick an option which don’t cause any harm to pets and senior citizens in a warehouses and factories. It is advisable to follow the terms and conditions properly while seeking support from a pest manager.
Ratsense Revolutionises the Education Sector
Rodents are impacting the education sector like never before. Empty classrooms may be devoid of humans, but during this new COVID environment, empty spaces such as classrooms, hospitality areas and facility grounds are harbouring increased numbers of disease carrying and infrastructure damaging pests such as rats and mice.
COVID Impact on Rodent Management
Rodents are literally running rampant in the Education Sector, especially during lockdowns. Pest manages that physically inspect rodent stations and devices monthly is now an outdated process. IoT rodent sensor technology, such as Ratsense allows both the facility and pest management professionals to check, track and monitor rodent activity in real time, 24/7.
Ratsense, as an early warning system, will aid in the modern, targeted approach to pest management. Automated reporting of activations, detailed heat mapping and trend analysis will help you answer all your questions.
Case Study in University Excellence
RATSENSE has revolutionised rodent detection and management and has linked seamlessly with a university smart campus initiative.
With RATSENSE Sensors you will
- Track rodent movement, entry points, congregation and nesting locations,
- Receive world-class data, trend analysis, analytical diagrams and heat maps.
- Receive “real-time” data directly to your personal Dashboard Interface.
- Reduce labour intensity of device checking, while improving your staff/human resources management,
- Increase rodent hardware and resource efficiencies,
- Greatly reduce rodenticide use, waste and reliance on poisons,
- Develop business opportunities with new and existing clients,
- Advance your client retention statistics, as you retain ALL of the data collected during your contract period,
- Vastly improve animal welfare compliance and commitment to our environment.
Ratsense - Smarter technology, better outcomes
Rodents are literally running rampant especially during lockdowns. Pest managers that physically inspect rodent stations and devices monthly is now an outdated process. IoT rodent sensor technology, such as RATSENSE allows both the facility and pest management professionals to check, track and monitor rodent activity in real time, 24/7. RATSENSE is the technology that can provide 24/7 monitoring whilst reducing the need for unnecessary external visits from external companies.
Benefits of IoT for Rodents
Now based in Australia, Ratsense represents a game changing, cost efficiency system that will assist the aged care sector through the new Covid Normal. Sensors, the customised dashboard and our road-tested algorithms will create heat mapping, trend analysis and activation alerts to keep you updated with rodent movement, distribution profile and population density.
Ratsense as an early warning system will aid in the modern, targeted approach to pest management.
With Ratsense Sensors you will be able to:
- Track rodent movement, entry points, congregation and nesting locations,
- Receive world-class data, trend analysis, analytical diagrams and heat maps.
- Receive “real-time” data directly to your personal Dashboard Interface.
- Reduce labour intensity of device checking, while improving your staff/human resources management,
- Increase rodent hardware and resource efficiencies,
- Greatly reduce rodenticide use, waste and reliance on poisons,
- Develop business opportunities with new and existing clients,
- Advance your client retention statistics, as you retain ALL of the data collected during your contract period,
- Vastly improve animal welfare compliance and commitment to our environment.
Developing a partnership
In recent years, RATSENSE has helped stand guard over hospitality areas, casinos, supermarkets, food facilities and hospitals to name but a few.
We would like to offer a Free RATSENSE Trial/Proof Of Concept (POC) to demonstrate the value of the solution for your sector. We have a limited availability of POC’s in select locations. We are confident that our three-month POC will result in your ongoing use of this cost saving technology.