Six steps to successful rat and mouse control

Follow a sound baiting routine.
Follow the PelGar "SUNSHINE" formula for successful rat control.
S Securely place the bait and mark the site, with date, on the farm plan.
U Use the correct amount of bait.
N Never under-bait - it is a false economy. Place enough baiting points to cover the treatment area.
S Service the bait points as often as you can, at least every 2-3 days, preferably every day. the more often you check, the quicker you will achieve control. Replenish "busy" bait stations.
H Hunt for any untouched bait points and move them to sites of greater activity.
I Inspect for dead rats and dirty or spoil bait. Collect these for secure disposal.
N Non-target protection, i.e. making sure wildlife, domestic animals and children, cannot touch the bait, is a legal requirement.
E End of treatment tidy-up is an often forgotten, but essential, part of a safe campaign. Store un- used bait and any measuring cups/spoons out of reach of children and pets.

Ways to bait:
- Spoon bait directly and deeply down active burrows.
- Bait stations can be "home-made" from close-boarded wooden pallets, old car tyres or cleaned-out 25 litre drums. Rats often prefer these to commercially made plastic bait boxes, but eisure that non-targets cannot gain access to the bait.
- Bait can be placed under propped sheets of wood, metal sheets or slates to protect it from bad weather.
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