If you see any signs of a rodent infestation in Laval or Montreal, call RMB Extermination Inc. Rodents may look harmless, but they often carry diseases and can be very dangerous if you have children. We deal with several types of rodents, including rats, mice and raccoons.
Rats
Mice
Raccoons
Dangers and Harmful Effects
Rats transmit disease to humans through bites or by contaminating food. They can also cause damage to buildings by the gnawing of wood and electrical wires.
Life Cycle
The lifespan of a rat averages 12 months. It becomes adult after only 2 or 3 months and can already reproduce. The gestation period is between 22 and 24 days and the litter can include between 8 to 12 little ones. The female can have up to 7 full litters during her lifetime.
Dangers and Harmful Effects
Mice cause damage to wood, aluminum, asphalt and concrete. Thus, they can be harmful to your building structure. They also transmit viruses and other diseases to humans.
Life Cycle
The lifespan of a mouse is between 1 and 2 years. Its gestation period is 18 to 21 days and a litter averages 6 young. A female mouse can have 8 litters in her lifetime.
Dangers and Harmful Effects
The raccoon is a very powerful animal that rummages through the garbage and causes damage to the land and building structures. It can also transmit diseases such as rabies and mange to humans and other animals.
Life Cycle
Raccoons can live up to 16 years in captivity and up to 6 years in the wild. Females can reproduce in their first year. However, they only have one litter of 2 to 5 young per year. The gestation period is 63 days.