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Pest Control
Solutions: Bob's Rodent Control Tips
Rats and mice are common
throughout Texas and most home owners will have to deal with
rodents at one time or another. We can supply and install
baits, traps and provide mechanical exclusion for rodent
control. In addition, here are some tips in dealing with
rodents:
Identify the signs of a rodent infestation
Glue Boards
Place boards wherever droppings are located or by
damaged product, no baiting needed, but can increase number
caught. Boards may also be placed along side walls in active
areas or placed inside tube or box to protect non target
pets or children
Snap Traps
Snap traps should be placed perpendicular to wall
forcing the rodent to cross over trap or run around trap.
Multiple traps can be laid end to end with triggers facing
in opposite directions. For mice peanut butter ok to bait
trap or colored yarn. For rats bait should be firmly
attached to trigger of trap, best bait is whatever the rats
have been eating in your situation, colored yarn will also
work. Add a little salt to increase attractiveness of bait.
Multiple Catch Traps
Most effective way to trap large number of mice. Traps
are laid horizontally along wall where mice are active.
Space traps no further than 25 feet apart along wall and on
either side of every door. No bait is necessary but does
increase attractiveness of trap to mice, remember to check
traps regularly.
Rodenticides
No rodenticide forces the rodent to go outside to die!
Rodenticides should always be placed out of reach of
children and non target animals. All rodenticides are
poisonous to people and pets. Rodenticides can be used to
clean out large populations or as a maintenance program to
kill occasional rodent problems. Baiting outside in tamper
resistant bait boxes provide year round protection. Baits in
the attic, in the garage and storage buildings work well but
still need to be protected.
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