June 28, 2021
CDC Warns of Impending Rat Plague Post Lockdown
Rodents have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As millions of people all over the world take shelter indoors to fight the deadly virus, most businesses – including grocery stores and restaurants have opened in limited capacity or totally shut down. This has cut of the main food source for many rodents, leaving them in dire straits. While rats naturally seek refuge in residential areas during winter, the sudden decline in business places has worsened the problem.
According to the CDC, “aggressive rodent behavior” is imminent. The health organization has warned that people and businesses must apply key preventive measures in order to keep these tricky and now aggressive rodents away. Now, more than ever, it is important for businesses to take control of their business place by keeping rodents at bay. One important preventive measure that can help mitigate this problem is rodent surveillance.
RATSENSE rodent surveillance system that employs data and technology to capture a neutral and analytical picture of rodent activity and transmit this result in real time.
Dangers of Rodent Infestation
You probably know rodents are unwelcome guests in any business place, but you may be surprised to learn just how much havoc they can cause. The sight of a rodent in your commercial property is a frightening sight for your employees. What’s more, the presence of rodents in your office could cause you to lose important sales or business with prospective clients.
Besides the cosmetic damage, rodent infestation can be dangerous to your health. Rats and mice carry lots of bacteria and diseases that will expose you, your clients and your employees to the risk of illness. Rodent infestation can also cause physical damage; they burrow into walls, floors and furniture, wreaking havoc wherever they find themselves. They also have a good time chewing on wiring, so important electronics in your office such as your computer may be targeted. Damage to wiring in the office not only means costly repairs and replacement, but can even lead to fire.
Why RATSENSE?
Without doubt, starvation can make rodents become aggressive. It only makes sense that you take proactive action in protecting your surroundings, and there’s no better way to do this than leverage our surveillance tracking system. Through real-time data monitoring, RATSENSE can help you maintain a healthy environment that is free from tricky pests like rodents.
The COVID-19 pandemic has almost brought the world to its knees. In addition to its current economic impact, rodents are set to cause unwelcome headache for businessowners once the lockdown is relaxed. Taking control of rodent activity in your business place is a great way to protect your valuables – and prove that you are ready for business.