Wildlife management is a part of pest control that focuses on animals and other critters. It can take many forms and may involve the use of traps or even poison to control animal populations. Wildlife management is different from pest control. The latter typically deals with insects rather than larger animals. However, the two professions sometimes overlap, especially when it comes to managing animal populations in urban areas. Building and pest inspection Sunshine Coast always deal with rodents to secure their facility as well like electrical lines that commonly damage by rodents.
In addition to having problems with rats, we also have a large population of red foxes in our city. As you can imagine, foxes also like to eat rats and mice. The problem is that they like to hunt them in our back gardens, so they regularly dig up plants, bushes and trees and leave their feces everywhere.
This is why I had to get rid of some foxes from my own backyard. This was not an easy task because foxes are extremely clever animals. They usually avoid contact with humans and live in underground dens called earths which are very difficult to find. It took me several weeks to find a den close to my house and another few weeks before I finally caught one adult fox with a large cage trap.
When it comes to rodent control, you are best served by hiring a professional. They have the experience, equipment and knowledge to get rid of rodents safely and efficiently. While this article will discuss some techniques that rodent control contractors use, it is important to note that most techniques are proprietary to each company.
They will not want you, or their competitors, to know exactly how they remove rodents from your property. If they did, then they would likely lose customers who choose to handle the situation themselves.
Inspecting for Rodents
The first step in any attempt at rodent control is identifying the species of rodent that has taken up residence in your home. This can be tricky since mice tend to leave behind far more evidence than rats do. Mice are much smaller and will often leave droppings where they walk while rats tend to only leave droppings in their nests.
Rats also don’t leave as much evidence of their presence as mice do because they tend not to nibble on food items like mice do. Mice will eat crumbs or anything else they can find while rats generally stick to a regular diet that doesn’t require them to scavenge for food.
Trapping is a common method of rodent control. It is effective, safe, and often the least expensive method of professional rodent control. Trapping is usually done in conjunction with other forms of rodent control such as sanitation, exclusion, or habitat modification.
Snap Traps: These are the most effective traps when you have a small infestation. Snap traps are available in a variety of sizes and bait stations. Bait stations prevent non-target animals from getting the bait inside the trap and causing potential harm to themselves or their young. Baits can be placed inside the station or directly on top of the trigger plates on the trap. Snap traps should be placed where rodents are active. Rodents are creatures of habit and once they find a food source they will return to that location again and again. It is best to place traps along walls, near burrows, or wherever you see rodent activity. Always use gloves when setting up snap traps as rodents are wary of unknown scents. Another good way to increase your success rate with a snap trap is to put a trail of bait leading up to it so that the rodent will have time to get comfortable with it before they reach their food source.
Fumigation is the most common form of rodent control. It is the process of using a gas to kill all rodents in an area. Fumigants are chemical solutions which, when released into a closed environment, will suffocate rodents and other associated pests. They are safe for home use, as they often come in small quantities and can be used by anyone.
Fumigation is an effective form of insect control, but it may not be the best way to get rid of mice. One problem with fumigation is that it is only effective at killing mites, not mice, and it does not effectively kill insects or their eggs. Fumigation should only be performed by a licensed pest control professional who has been properly trained on how to properly use fumigants.
Fumigation also leaves behind chemical residue that can remain for years and may cause allergic reactions or other health problems for people living in the area where it was used. It is important to remember that fumigation only kills adult pests and does not work on younger ones that have yet to develop resistance. Check our website here for some pest control services.
