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Rats, Mice, Rodent RemovalRodent Elimination & BiologyThis page is a site map for rodent control products as
well as biology, description and habits of common household rodents. Rats
(Roof Rat, Norway Rat) and mice
(House Mouse) have their own peculiarities to be considered when undertaking a
rodent control job. Knowing the habits and biology of the rodent that has
invaded your home or business will help you choose the correct rodent control
products. The three most common rodents sharing our households, restaurants, warehouses, barns and other buildings are the House Mouse, Norway Rat, Roof Rat.
Traps
Baits Repellents Dead Mouse Odors In order for your rodent control program to be effective (as well as efficient) on a long term basis, all four basic steps should be implemented. Inspection: There are ten signs that a professional should look for when conducting their initial (and follow-up) inspection: Droppings, tracks, gnaw marks, burrowing, runways, grease marks, urine stains, live or dead rodents, rodents sounds and rodent odors. A good inspection gives you a better idea of the size of the population and the routes taken by the rodents. As you will see in Population Reduction, you must intercept the rodents. Proper placements of baits, traps or live traps depend on your inspection! Sanitation: In order for a large population of rodents to flourish, there has to be an abundance of food and water, as well as easy access to a cozy nesting site. By removing or reducing the factors that make any pest population abundant, you remove and reduce the pest. This is the backbone of Integrated Pest Management! Sanitation does imply that you live or work in a pig pen. Proper storage of possible rodent food, removal of undesirable vegetation (grass, weeds) and taking care of rubbish, lumber piles or old equipment are just a few examples of good sanitation practices. Homeowners must also realize that pet foods and wild bird feed are all tasty meals for rodents. Exclusion: Controlling rats and mice by making it impossible for them to enter structures is the best way to eliminate and control indoor populations. Although this is not always feasible, exclusion should not be ignored. It is not always possible to do extensive rodent proofing, but in many cases it can be accomplished with minimum effort. A building can be rodent proofed by eliminating all openings larger than 1/2 inch for rats and 1/4 for mice. Even after this is done, rodents can slip through open doors and windows, gain access along plumbing and other utility lines or (especially in the case of mice) be transported indoors with any merchandise. Exclusion also includes repairing doors and windows that do not operate properly or shut securely. Do not forget to inspect and repair air vents that may not be in sound working order. Incorporating the use of Rat Scat rodent repellent will also help in exclusion. Population Reduction: To quickly reduce the population of mice, traps and/or baits are used. In some situations, the use of toxic baits are not safe, legal or desired because of possible odors. When dealing with mice, we prefer a combination of traps and baits. Consider your building, children, pets, ability to deal with possible odors and dangers to none target animals when choosing products to eliminate your mouse problem.
BAITING FOR MICE BAITING FOR RATS TIPS FOR BAITING SNAP TRAPS Tin Cat Repeating
Mouse Trap - This low profile (10 1/2" long x 6 1/2"
wide x 2 1/2" high) trap is placed lengthwise against walls where
mice frequent. Victor Mouse
Snap Trap - We carry only the expanded trigger,
professional model snap trap. The expanded trigger not only gives better
sensitivity for those "picky eaters," it allows you a greater range of
baits. Click here to order Mouse Trap Case
Victor Rat
Snap Trap - Same as above (mouse trap), but large
enough to kill rats. Click here to order Rat Trap case Mouse Master
- This
repeating mouse trap has a clear lid for easy inspection and a wind-up mechanism
which flips the mice into an escape proof box. Humane
Live Trap :
: Rat and
chipmunk trap. 18x5x5 with 3 LB shipping weight. GLUE TRAPSIn many circumstances, glue traps (or glue boards, as they are called in the pest control industry) are employed in rodent elimination and maintenance. In areas where food is commercially prepared, the use of rodenticides is unsafe and against federal law. Glue traps are safe to use in homes, apartments, restaurants, hospitals, pet shops, day care centers, nursing homes and food preparation areas. Many pest control operators prefer using glue traps in conjunction with their rodenticide program. This captures many of the rodent pests before they die, giving a better chance of finding more carcasses before they begin to decompose and create odors. Place traps in path of rodents, intercepting them between their nesting site and food source. Mouse
Glue Boards: To use,
simply peel paper from trap to expose glue, then place trap in areas frequented
by mice, lizards, or any small pests you wish to capture. Rat
Glue Trays: Non-poisonous traps for capturing
rats, mice and reptiles. Simply place glue boards in areas where pests
are known to frequent. The use of glue traps enables you to control pests
without toxic baits and poisons that can harm pets and children. Each pack
contains 2 rat glue trays. MaxCatch:
(Catchmaster 24GRB) This giant (18" x 10 1/2") rat glue
board is excellent for capturing rats, mice, snakes and other reptiles. RODENTICIDE CATALOG Talon
Weather Blok - (a.i. Brodifacoum) For control of Norway
rats, Roof rats and House mice in and
around sewers, homes, industrial, commercial, agricultural and public buildings.
Rodents may consume a lethal dose in one feeding with first dead rodents
appearing four or five days after treatment begins.. Fastrac
Bait Packs - (Same as Vengeance)
(a.i. Bromethalin) Kills Norway Rats, Roof
Rats, and House Mice. Fastrac bait is effective against anticoagulant-resistant
rats and mice Never Use Rodenticide Bait Inside Your House If You Have A Young Child Or Dog That Could Possibly Come In Contact With Your Bait! Another useful tip is to make use of tamper resistant rodent bait stations. Bait stations provide attractive feeding locations for mice and encourages more mice to consume more bait in a shorter time period. They also keep your bait dry and free of dust and debris. Place your baits in areas where there is evidence of mouse activity. Remember that your mice live in a multi-dimensional world. They could be above their food source (attics, cabinets, etc.) or below (basements, crawl spaces, lower floors of a building, sub floors, etc.) Mice are not attracted to old, insect infested or moldy bait. Inspect often and replace or move undesirable baits Making many placements (each containing small amounts) is an important key to successfully baiting mice. Never use rat baits inside your home if you have a young child or pet that could possibly come in contact with your bait!
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