Rodents have been a known public health threat for centuries and are indicative of poverty, under development, and epidemics. They are not only a nuisance but can also cause property damage and transmit diseases. These diseases can be spread to humans directly, through handling of rodents, through contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva, or through rodent bites. Diseases carried by rodents can also be spread to humans indirectly, through ticks, mites or fleas that have fed on an infected rodent. You can know about the rodent infestation, if you see rodent droppings near a food source or shredded fabric or paper.
Rodents usually come out when it is quiet. Therefore, it is necessary to have rodent monitoring devices a robust system to track and monitor the rodent activity to prevent their ill effects on us. There must be an integrated approach for tackling this problem and there comes the role of a rodent surveillance system. A surveillance system provides analytical view of rodent activities for effective management and mitigation.
If you are planning to ensure rodent control in Singapore, then consider the following components that a robust rodent surveillance system must have:
- One of the most important components of rodent surveillance system is visualisation of rodent activity. It can be in the form of rodent activity heat maps and hot stops.
- Another important component is the user interface which allows even the user to enter relevant data like rodent sighting or capture details. Users can login to view the information of each sensor placed on the floorplan.
- Analytics will also form a part of the surveillance system as they highlight the effectiveness of the system and these highlights should be made available at the user end as well via the interface. This aspect should also cover the trends over various time periods, as required by the users.
- The rodent monitoring devices should have facility to visualise the data and present it to the user in an easily understandable form. 3D modelling is an upcoming technology that has immense potential in this aspect.
- Surveillance system should evolve with time and adapt itself to the newer technologies available. The future of rodent surveillance systems lie in utilization of modern technologies like robotics, drain monitoring, burrow monitoring and 3D visualisation. There are already agencies those employ many or all these technologies.
- The rodent surveillance system should also carry out risk assessment for each area it is employed and at regular intervals of time so as to ensure that the best available and requisite technology is present to tackle the problem.
Rodent infestations are becoming increasingly common worldwide and has a potential to have a widespread impact in terms of human diseases, agricultural losses as well as damages in your household or office space. Their infestation is a key risk and should be addressed with a proper system. Proper monitoring and management can help prevent emergencies, provide a clean and safe environment and also protect your organization or house. Surveillance system is a necessity in today’s world as they offer several added advantages over the traditional rodent control methods like traps and baits. The companies working towards ensuring rodent control in Singapore employ various technologies that help in informed decision making and targeted measures which in turn help in keeping rodent population under control, peace of mind and an efficient resource allocation. So, next time you see or hear a rodent in your vicinity, do not just get a trap, instead have a more comprehensive approach in finding a solution.
We at Bayswater Pest Control offer a thorough and effective approach to help eradicate rodents from your premises.
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