Can dogs kill rats?
Yes, our dogs can. QDD has permission from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the County Administrative Board to hunt rats and mice with the help of dogs.
We specialize in rats and bedbugs!
We have chosen to focus on two of the most difficult pests to eradicate, rats and bed bugs. With the help of our dogs, we can help customers save time and money by getting rid of pests faster.
With over 10 years of experience in the industry and thousands of search assignments under our belt, we can guarantee that we work from knowledge and experience.
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The brown rat is the most common species of wild rats in Sweden.
Rat control with ferrets
Rat control using ferrets and dogs is an effective method for removing large numbers of rats in a short time in flower beds, lawns or other green areas where rats have settled in the ground. The ferrets are dropped into the holes, which then chase the rats out to the dogs, which then catch and kill the rats in a few seconds.
This method is relatively new in Sweden but ferrets have been used extensively in rabbit hunting, especially on Gotland.
This is a very natural method where we use the natural hunting skills of ferrets and dogs to control pests.
The otter is a predator and is found in the wild in southern Sweden, as far north as the Mälaren Valley, and in southern Värmland.
Rat dogs - a tried and tested method
Hunting rats with the help of dogs is a method that has been used in Europe for centuries. Dogs’ amazing sense of smell and agility make them invaluable tools in the control of rats both indoors and outdoors.
Catching rats in different types of traps can be incredibly difficult or take a very long time, time that we can save our customers with the help of our dogs.
Rats can cause enormous damage both indoors and outdoors. In addition to causing damage, rats can also carry a number of different diseases that are spread mainly through their urine and feces. If you are a dog owner and live in an area where there are a lot of rats, we recommend that you vaccinate your dog against Leptospirosis.
The professional organization for search dogs
QDD is a member of the Search Dog Industry Organization. BOSH makes it easier for private customers, companies and municipalities to hire quality-assured search dog services.
Our teams perform annual serviceability tests via BOSH where accuracy, endurance and handler skills are tested.
BOSH also requires its member companies to have the permits required by law when working and transporting animals.
Sustainable rat control, treating the cause and symptoms - without poison
Using a rat-sniffing dog to locate and capture rats is only one part of the pest control measures we carry out. Our most important work lies in trying to identify the root cause of the problem: where are they coming from? Simply addressing the symptoms (the rats) is only half the battle. To ensure long-term success in rat control, one must also get to the root of the problem—that is, where are the rats coming from? We help our customers find and fix the cause of their symptoms.
Long-term measures are the most sustainable and cost-saving solutions!
We have a close cooperation and knowledge exchange with FURAX Dératisation in France.
Quality Detection Dogs is the first company in Sweden to be licensed to hunt rats and mice using dogs. Our permit is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and the County Administrative Board.
We comply with Swedish animal welfare laws and all hunting is done according to good hunting ethics and morals.
Rat dog - the most effective tool in the fight against rats
With the help of rat dogs, we can quickly find the rats and catch them. Our dogs catch and kill the rats in a few seconds. A rat that has eaten poison can suffer for several days before it finally dies.
Once the rats have entered, it is very important to be able to quickly find the entrance holes to seal them and catch the rats as quickly as possible before they start to cause any major damage. There is no more effective way to do this than with the help of a good rat dog and skilled handler.
With the help of the dogs, we can find and catch the rats directly on site. The dogs also find any entrance holes that need to be sealed, but also nesting sites and other hiding places that can provide important information for further control.
Fighting nature with nature!
By using dogs and ferrets, we can control rats in an efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
Ferrets are also used indoors in some cases, but never in the ceilings, walls or floors of private homes. Many ferrets have a very natural hunting instinct, with rats and mice being part of their natural diet. We use ferrets that have this natural hunting instinct and enjoy hunting. We take great care of our ferrets and are restrictive about how and when they are used. Ferrets are mainly used to chase the rats out of their burrows in the ground to the dogs that stand outside and catch them.
Do you need our help?
Restaurants & cafes
We have extensive knowledge and experience of rat control in restaurant environments. We find the cause of the problem, perform the necessary sealing and hunting. We understand the importance of solving the problem quickly!
Farmers
We can eliminate hundreds of rats in a short time. As we care about our Swedish farmers, we offer farmers a favorable price on rat control.
Grocery stores & department stores
We help all grocery stores and department stores get rid of rats faster than traditional methods by finding and trapping the rats directly. We also find the entrance holes and nesting sites. We have carried out hundreds of pest control operations in grocery stores.
Chicken owners
With the help of our ferrets, we can make sure to minimize the number of rats living in and under your henhouse. We are able to help chicken owners living in Mälardalen.
BRF's & Housing associations
We are looking at the rat problem as a whole, both internally and externally. If the rats have settled in courtyards or other outdoor locations, we can help minimize their numbers in a short time.
Private individuals
If you are a private individual and have problems with rats inside your home. Then we recommend that you contact your insurance company in the first instance. If you cannot get the help you are looking for there, we have the opportunity to help you if you live in Stockholm, Uppsala or Västerås.
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Contact us
Please get in touch with us and describe your case. The easiest way is to use our contact form or email us at info@qdds.se.
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