Dératisation

Recognizing the signs of a rodent infestation

Rats, mice and field mice are discreet and mostly active at night: you often notice their presence before you actually see them. Several clues should alert you and warrant prompt rodent control for your home or premises in Tunisia:

• Droppings along walls, in cupboards, drawers or near food stores;
• Scratching or scurrying sounds in partition walls, suspended ceilings or during the night;
• Gnawed packaging, bags or foodstuffs, scattered food;
• Nibbled electrical cables, conduits or pipes;
• Greasy smear marks along skirting boards, tracks in the dust;
• A persistent, characteristic urine odour in confined spaces.

A single rodent seen during the daytime generally indicates an already established population, as rats and mice breed quickly. It is best to react at the very first signs.

The risks of a rat and mouse infestation

Beyond the nuisance, rodents pose a genuine health and property hazard:

• Transmissible diseases: rodents can carry leptospirosis, salmonellosis and other pathogens through their urine, droppings or parasites;
• Food contamination: soiled food, stocks rendered unfit for consumption, significant financial losses for businesses;
• Fire and breakdown risk: by gnawing electrical cables, rats cause short circuits and outbreaks of fire;
• Property damage: damaged conduits, insulation, pipework, furniture and documents.

Our rodent control protocol

MHS Hygiène 3D applies a structured method, tailored to private individuals and professionals alike, to eliminate rodents for the long term and prevent their return:

• On-site inspection: our trained technicians identify the species, assess the level of infestation, and locate nests, runways and food sources;
• Baiting in secure stations: we place approved baits in key-locked bait stations, sturdy and fixed in place, which keep the product out of reach of children, pets and non-target species;
• Mechanical traps: in sensitive areas (kitchens, food processing) where the use of baits is undesirable, we favour capture traps;
• Sealing of entry points: we advise on and treat the openings, conduits and cracks through which rodents enter, in order to make the site lastingly less welcoming;
• Follow-up and monitoring: we check the effectiveness of the treatment and reposition the setup if necessary.

MHS Hygiène 3D is a company approved and licensed by the Tunisian Ministry of Public Health. Our services come with a results guarantee: if the infestation persists, a second visit is carried out free of charge.

Rodent control for professionals and HACCP standards

Restaurants, hotels, clinics, bakeries, warehouses and food-processing industries are particularly exposed and subject to strict hygiene requirements. The presence of rodents can lead to the closure of an establishment during a health inspection.

We put in place rodent control plans compliant with HACCP principles: mapping of bait stations, numbering of control points, service reports and traceability. These documents provide proof of sanitary control that is useful during audits and inspection visits, in Tunis, Sfax, Sousse and everywhere else.

The pricing factors of rodent control

The cost of rodent control in Tunisia depends on several factors, which is why a personalised quote is essential:

• The area to be treated and the number of floors or buildings;
• The level of infestation and the species involved (rats, mice, field mice);
• The type of premises: home, shop, restaurant, warehouse or industrial site;
• The need for sealing work and the number of follow-up visits planned.

We provide a free quote, clear and with no obligation, after assessing your situation.

Our service areas

MHS Hygiène 3D operates 7 days a week, throughout Tunisia: Greater Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Nabeul, Monastir, Bizerte, Gabès, Kairouan and every region. Whether you are a private individual dealing with mice in your home or a professional needing to secure a food-processing site, our technicians come out quickly.

Don't let a rodent infestation take hold and threaten your health, your property or your business. Contact MHS Hygiène 3D for an inspection and a free quote, and benefit from effective, safe and guaranteed rodent control.