Invasive Rat Control Victoria

The brown rat, also known as the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus), is an invasive species in Australia. It's one of the two most common pest rats in Australia, the other being the black rat (Rattus rattus). Brown rats are not native to Australia and have spread globally, becoming well established around human habitation

Methods of Control

Trapping

Shooting with PCP Rifles Thermal / Night vision

Brown Rat

Black Rat

Economic & Enviromental impacts

Brown Rat

Brown rats are considered a significant pest due to their ability to adapt to various
environments and their potential to cause damage to property and agriculture.
They can contaminate food stores, damage buildings by gnawing on structures and electrical wires.

Environmental impacts

They compete with native Australian wildlife for resources and can negatively impact native species,

particularly through predation on eggs and young.

Brown rats are ground-dwelling and often burrow, though they are also known to climb.

They are strong swimmers and commonly found in areas like sewers and wetlands.

They are known carriers of various diseases that can be transmitted to humans through contact

with their urine, feces, or saliva, or through bites and scratches.

Economic impacts

Black Rat

Economic impacts

Black rats are known to damage crops, including citrus and other fruits, leading to significant yield losses and reduced farm income.
Rodents can cause damage to buildings and infrastructure by gnawing on wires, pipes, and other materials.
Black rats contaminate food storage and processing facilities, leading to spoilage and economic losses.

Enviromental impacts

They compete with native Australian wildlife for resources and can negatively impact native species, particularly through predation on eggs and young.
Brown rats are ground-dwelling and often burrow, though they are also known to climb. They are strong swimmers and commonly found in areas like sewers and wetlands.
They are known carriers of various diseases that can be transmitted to humans through contact with their urine, feces, or saliva, or through bites and scratches.