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Rodent Elimination, BiologyDead Rodent Odor Elimination
This page will launch you to different links concerning the biology of common household rodents, rats, mice. You will also find the description and ordering information of the many rodent control products (humane live traps, rat and mouse snap traps, rat glue traps, mouse glue boards, rodent baits, rat and mouse repellent) used to eliminate these pests in homes, apartments, warehouses, restaurants and other food handling establishments. The three most common rodents sharing our households, restaurants, warehouses, barns and other buildings are the House Mouse, Norway Rat, Roof Rat.
There are four basic steps to implement when confronting a mouse infestation: Population
Reduction (Traps,
Baits, Repellents)
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. 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. 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.
The same four basic steps used in mouse elimination are used for
exterminating rats: 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: Sanitation: Exclusion: 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. Exclusion also includes repairing doors and windows that do not operate properly or shut securely. Population Reduction: Non-chemical control with the use of traps Chemical control with the use of rodenticides 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. Large entrance holes allow mice to enter but keeps them
from escaping. The Tin Cat requires no winding and no baits, features a
see-through lid for easy inspection, and is a favorite for homeowners, food
plants, grocery stores and warehouses. Will hold up to 30 mice. 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. More surface area means you now have the ability to
"smear" baits (such as peanut butter or chocolate) in thin layers for
more positive catches. With the expanded trigger, it is not always
necessary to bait the trap. Traps placed across runways are tripped simply
when the rodents walk across the pedals. But to save time, use bait! Individual Rat Traps NEW, BETTER RAT TRAP: T-Rex Rat Trap 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. An important tool in mouse control for many years, the Mouse
Master and Catch All
repeating wind-up traps can hold many mice with one setting. The mice can
be released safely in the wild or disposed of by immersing in water before
emptying the trap. Humane
Live Trap : : Rat and
chipmunk trap. 18x5x5 with 3 LB shipping weight. This humane live trap
allows you to capture rats, chipmunks or small squirrels without the use of
rodenticides. The absence of toxic baits not only creates a safer
environment for children and pets, it also means you have no odors from hidden
carcasses! 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.
2 Traps per pack @ $4.00 per pack. Click here to order case of 48 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. The
flexible form of the MaxCatch Glue Trap makes it ideal for situations requiring
an irregular shaped glue board. Can be folded and can also be cut to fit
difficult areas. Order Case of Maxcatch glue boards RODENTICIDE CATALOG Fastrac Bait Packs (replaces Vengeance) Maki Paraffin Blocks Maki Bait Packs Maki
Bait Packs - (a.i. Bromadiolone) Maki pellets contain
the world's most advanced single-feeding anticoagulant - Bromadiolone.
Bait shyness is not a problem because a single low dose is most often lethal,
producing dead rodents in an average of three to five days after treatment.
Maki place packs are extremely effective against Norway
(including Warfarin resistant), roof
rats and house
mice. It can be used in and around residential and
commercial buildings. Maki is USDA approved for use in federally
inspected food plants. The labeled packs (each containing 1.5 ounces Maki
pellets) are advantageous in areas where regular service access is difficult.
The active ingredient - Bromadiolone - is less hazardous to non-target
animals than Brodifacoum. Maki bait packs can be purchased individually or
in a 100 count case. Maki Paraffin Blocks - (a.i. Bromadiolone) Kills Norway rats, Roof rats, house mice and Warfarin resistant Norway rats. Packaged in one pound package that easily breaks up into eight blocks. Each block is formed to encourage rodents to consume more bait in a single feeding. Available in single one pound package and case of ten one pound packages. Click here to order Maki Blocks 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. Weather Blok may also be used in and around transport vehicles
(ships, trains, aircraft) and related port or terminal buildings. Weather
Blok must be placed in
tamper resistant bait stationsor in locations not accessible to
children, pets, domestic animals or wildlife such as burrows which are then
closed. Fastrac
Bait Packs - (Same as Vengeance)
(a.i. Bromethalin) Kills Norway
Rats, Roof Rats,
and House Mice. Rats and Mice consume a lethal dose in a single
feeding with dead rodents appearing two to three days after treatment begins.
Rodents cease feeding after consuming a lethal dose in a single night's feeding.
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. 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! Try to intercept the rats, placing baits between their possible harborage and food source. Rat baits should be placed 15 feet apart. Place baits in rat harborage such as burrows and ground voids. Rats (especially Roof Rats) could be living above or below their food source. Use this knowledge to properly place baits between the rodent pest and his food. To encourage rats to eat more of your bait, place rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations. Not only will this give the rat a cozy place to "pig-out" on your bait, it also keeps your bait fresh and attractive to rodents. Never under-feed the population! An adult rat can consume an ounce of bait per day. This means that a dominant rat will readily eat all that he can, and then hoard the rest of the bait from two or more bait stations, giving the rest of the population a chance to breed faster than you can kill them! Inspect your bait placements on a regular basis. Not only can you run out of bait prematurely, your bait might also be contaminated by moisture or accidentally moved out of position. Protecta bait stations will keep bait fresh longer. Once you have placed your rodenticides in their proper stations and locations, avoid moving any objects in the baited area. The rats need time to adjust to anything new in their environment, so do not "rearrange the furniture!"
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