City X is well-known as a rat-breeding area.
(a) State the effects of the high rat population on the inhabitants of City X.
(b) In your opinion, what is the cause of the high rat population in City X.
(c) Suggest two steps to solve the issue of rat-breeding that can be taken by:
(i) the authorities
(ii) the inhabitants
Answers
Answer:
Ans) a) According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), mice spread numerous diseases worldwide. The diseases are spread to humans directly: through contact with mice feces, saliva or urine, mouse bites and mere contact.
Ans) b) High concentration of wastes, improper cleaning of the cities, etc..
Ans) c) (i) Sanitation. Mice can survive in very small areas with limited amounts of food and shelter. ...
- Mouse-Proof Construction. ...
- Traps. ...
- Poison Baits (Rodenticides). ...
- Bait Selection and Placement. ...
- Sound and Electronic Devices. ...
- Control by Cats and Dogs.
(ii) Don't feed rats. Limit their food source by placing trash in covered metal or heavy duty plastic trash containers. The heavy duty plastic cans on wheels are resistant to rats' chewing, and so are metal cans. Fix plumbing leaks to cut off their water source. Keep the house and yard neat and clean. Remove uneaten pet foods. Don't fill up your bird feeder. Clean up food spills. Store food in rat-resistant containers. Avoid storing food in basements.
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Answer:
State the effects of the high rat population on the inhabitants of City X.
Explanation: