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CHAPTER 05

Rodent Defense

Operation Lockout

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Dangers, Signs & Damage

Dangers, Signs & Damage

Rodents are not just gross — they're a structural and health hazard. Their gnawing causes house fires, and their droppings spread serious disease.

Cardboard food boxes and bags in a pantry chewed through by rodents
SPECIMEN

Pantry Raid

Black Ops Pest Defence

Electrical wires chewed through by rodents exposing copper strands
SPECIMEN

Chewed Wiring — Fire Hazard

Black Ops Pest Defence

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Rodent Defense

Warning Signs

  • Scratching or scurrying in walls and ceilings at night.
  • Droppings under sinks, in drawers, along baseboards.
  • Greasy rub marks along walls and pipes.
  • Chewed food packaging or insulation.

What They Damage

  • Electrical wiring — leading cause of unexplained house fires.
  • HVAC ductwork and attic insulation.
  • Drywall, doors, and stored belongings.

Health Risks

  • Hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis.
  • Allergens that trigger asthma in kids.
  • Fleas and mites carried in on their bodies.