Rat Bait – Know Your Poison
When deciding what rat bait to use to ger rid of your rat problem it is useful
to first understand a little bit more about this pest lets start by looking at mice.
House Mouse, Mus domesticus
The house mouse is believed to have arrived in Britain around the 10th Century BC. The mouse is common in a wide range of urban and rural buildings all over Britain. Although mainly an indoor dweller, mice may live outdoors for part of all of the year. Mice are not, however, found in sewers.
Mice carry diseases that are hazardous to both humans and animals, including typhus, trichinosis, and jaundice (Weils disease)
Signs of mouse infestation
* How can I tell whether my house is infested with mice?
* Signs of a mouse infestation can include the presence of droppings, footprints in damp soil or dust, and burrows in the ground.
* Signs of gnawing, for example on food packets
Preventive measures
* Accumulations of waste materials and rubbish can attract rodents and makes a warm home.
* Ensure all waste – especially food waste – is disposed of promptly and
appropriately.
* Storing food materials at least 18 inches off the ground to make access harder and identification of an infestation easier. Products should also be kept away from walls.
* Food and food waste should be stored in sealed containers, including compost bins.
Control methods :
It is important to get rid of mice quickly before they damage pipe cables and insulation. There are several ways of controlling mice, including conventional methods of baiting and trapping, plus the new electronic alternatives.
Baiting
The pestcontrolproducts (PCP) mouse control range includes baits identical to the ones used by professional pest controllers. Products such as Neosorexa Gold and Mouse Killer II are designed to be highly attractive to rodents specifically (although care should always be taken to place baits where they cannot be accessed by pets or children). The result of many years of research and development, they do not result in an instant kill, but rather the mouse will usually retreat to its burrow to die in its sleep.
