Step 1. Prevent:
We will clean, clear, and implement preventative measures;
- Eliminate debris and other harborage for rodents in and around the facility.
- Remove easily accessible rodent food sources, including spilled feed.
- Eliminating food sources will increase the effectiveness of rodent baits. - Clear/mow around the facility (~3 feet) to discourage rodents from entering.
Step 2. Identify:
We will find the location and severity of the problem;
- Examinations done at dawn or dusk work best.
- Are there fresh droppings, burrows, tracks, or gnaw marks?
-we will be sure to inspect ceilings, other elevated runways, and facility grounds. - We will enquire whether you do have rats, mice, or both?
Step 3. Execute: Implement baiting strategy according to target rodents and locations.
- a. Outside: Along the perimeter, place bait stations and replace eaten bait at least weekly to start.
Determine areas where rats and mice will most likely find and consume the bait. - Inside: Use bait stations. Place packs should be placed in attics, ceilings, or other hard to access areas that rodents are using.
Step 4. Monitor:
We will monitor the effectiveness of your program with record keeping.
We will change frequency of baiting with increased activity.