In what season are there the most rats? Revealing the Peak Mouse Activity Period and Prevention and Control Methods
As a common rodent, rats’ activity patterns are closely related to seasonal changes. Through the compilation and analysis of hot topics and data across the Internet in the past 10 days, we have summarized the activity levels, hazard characteristics and prevention and control measures of rats in different seasons to help you better deal with rat problems.
1. Statistics on seasonal activity of mice
| season | Activity | Main activity features | Common rat species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (March-May) | ★★★★☆ | During the peak breeding period, people often go out for food. | Rattus norvegicus, Mus musculus |
| Summer (June-August) | ★★★☆☆ | Expanded range of activities, prefers shade | black house rat, roof rat |
| Autumn (September-November) | ★★★★★ | Storing food for winter, intensifying indoor invasion | Rattus norvegicus, field mouse |
| Winter (December-February) | ★★☆☆☆ | Indoor gatherings, reduced activities | Mus musculus, musculus musculus |
2. Why is autumn the season with the most rats?
1.Food storage needs:Autumn is the harvest season. Rats need to store large amounts of food to survive the winter, and their activity frequency increases significantly.
2.Population peak after breeding:After breeding in spring and summer, the rat population reaches its annual peak in autumn.
3.Behaviors of warming and avoiding cold:Falling temperatures encourage rats to move indoors, increasing their chances of coming into contact with humans.
3. Recent hot events and data confirmation
| area | Report case | Main questions | Prevention and control measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| North China | Farmland rodent infestation increased by 40% | Gnawing stored grain | Administer anticoagulants |
| Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration | Complaints in the community rise | Plumbing system intrusion | Install rat-proof netting |
| South China | Catering industry affected | Frequent nocturnal activity | Strengthen health management |
4. Practical Suggestions for Scientific Control of Rats
1.Environmental governance:Keep it clean, store garbage in sealed containers, remove clutter accumulation, and reduce hiding places for mice.
2.Physical control:Use mouse traps, sticky boards and other equipment, focusing on corners, pipes and other passages.
3.Chemical control:Use regular rat poison, pay attention to safe placement, and avoid contact with children and pets.
4.Building protection:Seal holes and gaps larger than 0.6cm in diameter, and install anti-rodent wire mesh on doors and windows.
5. Special reminder from experts
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in many places have reminded that rats may spread plague, hemorrhagic fever and other diseases. If rats are found, they should be dealt with promptly. If the following situations occur at home, it is recommended to take professional preventive measures immediately: hearing gnawing sounds at night, finding rat droppings (granular, about 1cm long), food packaging being bitten, and oily crawling marks being found.
By understanding the seasonal activity patterns of rats, we can carry out more targeted prevention and control. Autumn is the season when rats are most active, so special precautions need to be taken to protect family health and food security.
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