Brown rats favour cereal, but being true omnivores they are known to eat almost anything. On average, a rat will consume 25-30 grams of food and drink approximately 60 millilitres of water per day.

 

 

30grms x 365days x approx 100 rats = 1.07 tons of lost profit.

 

Rats may carry parasites and diseases that are harmful to humans and animals, including: Ringworm

    Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) which can be fatal to humans.

 A rat's teeth grow continuously, and are worn down by gnawing on hard surfaces.​

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​Rats are capable of reproducing at six weeks old, and can have up to five litters per year if conditions are suitable. The litter size can range from 6-15 young.