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title: "Rodents — Signs, Dangers & Control"
description: "Get to know rodents: types, signs, the diseases they carry, and how to remove and prevent them at home and in business."
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# Rodents — Signs, Dangers & Control

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# Rodents

Rodentia

Rodents are gnawing animals that contaminate food, damage cables and installations, and carry various diseases. Their population grows fast if uncontrolled.

## Quick Facts

Order Rodentia

Active Night (nocturnal)

Habitat Drains, ceilings, storage

Main risk Disease & damage

## Common rodents in Indonesia

- Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus) A large rat of drains and basements; a major structural destroyer and burrower.
- Roof Rat (Rattus rattus) An agile climber that nests in ceilings, warehouses, and attic spaces.
- House Mouse (Mus musculus) A small mouse that breeds rapidly in kitchens and storage areas.

## Signs of Rodents

- Droppings in corners and near food.
- Gnaw marks on cables, packaging, and wood.
- Scratching sounds in ceilings or walls at night.

## Why Rodents are dangerous

Rodents carry diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and plague through their urine, droppings, and fleas. Their gnawing on electrical cables is also a common cause of short circuits and fires.

## Rodents behaviour & life cycle

Rodents are nocturnal and breed extremely fast — a pair of house mice can produce hundreds of offspring in a year. They travel along wall edges on fixed runways, gnaw constantly to wear down their teeth, and are wary of new objects (neophobia), so bait placement requires strategy.

## How to prevent Rodents

- Seal gaps and entry holes with gnaw-resistant materials.
- Store food in tightly sealed containers.
- Manage waste and remove water sources.

## Frequently asked questions

What diseases do rodents carry?

Rodents can transmit leptospirosis, salmonellosis, hantavirus, and plague, directly or through fleas and food contamination.

Why do glue traps often fail?

Rodents are wary of new objects and learn their routes. Without route inspection, entry-point sealing, and strategic placement, results are only temporary and the population quickly recovers.

Is one treatment enough to remove rodents?

Rarely. Because rodents breed quickly, effective control combines treatment, entry-point proofing, and periodic monitoring so the population does not return.

## Need Rodents treatment?

The ETOS team can help with a free site survey and treatment by certified technicians.

[ETOS Rodent Solution](https://etos.id/en/solution/services/rodent-solution/) [Free Survey](https://etos.id/en/survey/)

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## Need help? We're ready to assist.

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