Six
steps to successful rat and mouse control Choose the right rodenticide.
There is no such thing as a "universal" rodenticide.
Successful
control will be achieved where the best product is chosen for the problem in hand.Rodenticides
based on the second generation anti- coagulant difenacoum offer a good "safety
profile" when used for farm baiting.
Roban containing difenacoum, is made
from the highest quality ingredients, with added favours and sweeteners than encourage
rats to eat more and feed for longer. They also moisture balanced which makes
them extremely palatable.
Of necessity, rats may feed on one food source at
a time until it is depleted. Take advantage of this by matching the type of bait
to their preferred food source.
Whole wheat - use where rats are feedind
on stored cereals.
Cut wheat - mice ofet "kibble" whole grain,
stripping off the treated outer surface, so cut wheat is particularly good for
mice.
Pellets - use where rats are eating compound feed.
Pasta
- will tempt rodents away from other high calorie feedstuffs.
Wax blocks
- good in damp conditions.
Contact gel - useful where mice are seen to be active
along pipework or cable runs but not feeding.
Use enough rodenticide.
The
main reason control programmess fall is due to under-dosing. This occurs if:
Not enough bait is used per bait poin.
Not enough baft stations are
put down in the kay locations.
Active bait stations are not replenished
quickly enough.
Choose the right bait, use the right amount, do the job
right!