Biological Control

The Myth:

It is commonly believed that mongooses failed to control rats because rats are active mainly at night when mongooses are sleeping.

The Truth:

Although they do normally sleep at night, mongooses were very successful in controlling rats in cane fields, especially the ground-nesting Polynesian and Norway Rats.

The Problem:

Mongooses don't stay where we want them. They eat whatever is available. They are efficient at hunting on the ground but Roof Rats often nest in trees.