Norway rats - Their effects Invasive, Non-native, and native species are all organisms that exist on our planet. They each come from different backgrounds, and influence each other directly, whether it be positive or negative. Native species are organisms which normally live and thrive in a particular community, while a non-native species are organisms which live outside their native distributional range. Non-native species are not necessarily invasive. Invasive species differ from regular non-natives, in that they adversely affect habitats and biodiversity across the whole community. I will be showing you an example of an invasive species, the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and its effects on the environment around them.
The Norway rat is believed to have originated somewhere in central Asia, along with other rodents. It, along with the Black rat arrived in Europe, around the times …show more content…
But measures can be taken to rid your house of them, or to keep them out. Good preventative measures are basic cleanliness, such as disposing of food scraps properly, closing bags of dog/cat food, removing unwanted growths (weeds, shrubbery), and clearing your house of any rubbish or trash that may be laying around, as food crumbs are attractive to the nasty buggers. The first step is to recognize the signs of an infestation which include: Black, moist droppings, debris left over from chewing (shells, sawdust), food for pets going missing, or greasy rub marks on counters or floors. After you have confirmed their presence, you should secure all of your food in secure containers and throw away ANYTHING that may have come in contact with them. Remember; disease ridden rodents. If it’s a minor incursion, you can set traps and let them kill themselves. In the case of infestation, you may have to call in an exterminator, or use chemicals to completely annihilate them. General cleanliness is the best
The Norway rat is believed to have originated somewhere in central Asia, along with other rodents. It, along with the Black rat arrived in Europe, around the times …show more content…
But measures can be taken to rid your house of them, or to keep them out. Good preventative measures are basic cleanliness, such as disposing of food scraps properly, closing bags of dog/cat food, removing unwanted growths (weeds, shrubbery), and clearing your house of any rubbish or trash that may be laying around, as food crumbs are attractive to the nasty buggers. The first step is to recognize the signs of an infestation which include: Black, moist droppings, debris left over from chewing (shells, sawdust), food for pets going missing, or greasy rub marks on counters or floors. After you have confirmed their presence, you should secure all of your food in secure containers and throw away ANYTHING that may have come in contact with them. Remember; disease ridden rodents. If it’s a minor incursion, you can set traps and let them kill themselves. In the case of infestation, you may have to call in an exterminator, or use chemicals to completely annihilate them. General cleanliness is the best