Friday, October 31, 2014
Rats Used to Detect Land-Mines & TB
Rats, those pesky rats! For most of us that's all they are, pests that destroy things, spread their filth and spread bacteria and other disease pathogens. However, rats are also being used to save lives. Specially trained rats are being used to sniff out land-mines.
These rats are a particular species of giant rat from Tanzania. They are trained to sniff out land-mines which, if not detected, keep many thousands of acres of land unsafe and uninhabitable. They are also trained to sniff out TB--tuberculosis, which is still widespread in Africa.
Although these rats are a different species than what we have here in the greater Seattle area, this usage of their larger cousins underscores the acute abilities that all rats have. When we are treating for rat infestations we are up against some very powerful "noses" that leave these challenging pests at an advantage, often suspect of any new smells...so they are wary of traps and baits.
Don Leland
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I was really fed up of all the pests inside my house. I got Termite inspection mid north coast done and then they sprayed all over my home and for good two years I never any insect in my home. They are out of business now and now I am searching for any other good provider. Any help would be appreciated!
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