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IFT Sanitation WorkshopIFT Sanitation WorkshopFebruary 12February 12thth, 2002, 2002

Jim BowyerJim Bowyer

Clark Pest ControlClark Pest Control

Rodent ControlRodent ControlAndAnd

What To Do About ThemWhat To Do About Them


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Rodent And TheirRodent And Their

ConsequencesConsequencesjj DiseasesDiseases

PlaguePlague

Murine TyphusMurine Typhus

Rickettsial PoxRickettsial Pox

SalmonellosisSalmonellosis

Rat Bite FeverRat Bite Fever

Weils DiseaseWeils Disease

HantavirusHantavirus

TyphoidTyphoid

DysenteryDysentery


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jjRodent IdentificationRodent Identification

Rodent Identification ControlRodent Identification Control

TechniquesTechniques

jjPhysicalPhysical

CharacteristicsCharacteristics


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jjNorway RatNorway Rat

jjBehaviorBehavior

jj

IdentificationIdentification

jjBiology AndBiology And

ReproductionReproduction




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jjRoofRatRoofRat

jjBehaviorBehavior

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jjHouse MouseHouse Mouse

jjBehaviorBehavior

jj







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Control OfRodentsControl OfRodents

jjTOP TENRODENT SIGNS:TOP TENRODENT SIGNS:

1.1. DroppingsDroppings

2.2. TracksTracks

3.3. Gnawing DamageGnawing Damage

4.4. BurrowsBurrows


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5.5. RunwaysRunways

6.6. Grease MarksGrease Marks

7.7. Urine StainsUrine Stains


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8.8. Live Or Dead RodentsLive Or Dead Rodents

9.9. Sounds OfRodentsSounds OfRodents

10.10. Rodent OdorsRodent Odors


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jjExclusionExclusion

Snap TrapsSnap Traps

Multiple CatchMultiple Catch

Mechanical TrapsMechanical Traps

Glue BoardsGlue Boards



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Criteria For DeterminingCriteria For Determining

TamperTamper--Resistant Bait StationsResistant Bait Stations

jj Resistance ToResistance ToDestruction OrDestruction OrWeather DamageWeather Damage

jj Strong EnoughStrong EnoughTo ProhibitTo ProhibitEntry By Pets OrEntry By Pets Or

ChildrenChildren

jj Capable Of BeingCapable Of BeingLockedLocked


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jjOpenings NoOpenings NoLarger Than WhatLarger Than What

Allows Access ForAllows Access ForRodentsRodents

jj Capable Of BeingCapable Of BeingAnchoredAnchored

jj Equipped WithEquipped WithInternal StructureInternal StructureTo Contain BaitTo Contain Bait

Criteria For DeterminingCriteria For Determining



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Criteria For Snap TrapsCriteria For Snap Traps

jjTips On Trap MaintenanceTips On Trap Maintenance


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Rodent BaitingRodent Baiting

jjFirst GenerationFirst GenerationAnticoagulant BaitsAnticoagulant Baits

jjSecond GenerationSecond GenerationAnticoagulant BaitsAnticoagulant Baits

jjNonNon--Anticoagulant BaitsAnticoagulant Baits


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jjBait Formulations And UseBait Formulations And Use


PelletPellet

MealMeal SeedSeed

BlockBlock

LiquidLiquid


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jjFactors Affecting Bait ProgramsFactors Affecting Bait Programs

Availability Of Other Food SourcesAvailability Of Other Food Sources

Maintain Steady Supply Of Fresh BaitMaintain Steady Supply Of Fresh Bait Insufficient Number Of Bait PlacematsInsufficient Number Of Bait Placemats



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jjFactors Affecting Bait ProgramsFactors Affecting Bait Programs


Poor Maintenance Of Bait StationsPoor Maintenance Of Bait Stations

Moving Bait Stations Once FeedingMoving Bait Stations Once FeedingHas BegunHas Begun

Pay Attention To Food PreferencesPay Attention To Food Preferences


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jj Record KeepingRecord Keeping

Map Location Of Bait StationsMap Location Of Bait Stations

Install Dating CardInstall Dating Card

Number Each StationNumber Each Station Number Wall PlacardNumber Wall Placard

Keep Map CurrentKeep Map Current

Document Findings And Place in PestDocument Findings And Place in Pest

Management FileManagement File Review Data To Identify TrendsReview Data To Identify Trends

Provide Monthly Service On ExteriorProvide Monthly Service On ExteriorStationsStations

Provide Weekly Service On Interior StationsProvide Weekly Service On Interior Stations



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jjPractical Rodent InspectionsPractical Rodent Inspections

Exterior InspectionsExterior Inspections

Search Corners and Quiet AreasSearch Corners and Quiet Areas Weeds And RodentsWeeds And Rodents

Identifying The PressureIdentifying The Pressure

Checking Exterior Storage PracticesChecking Exterior Storage Practices

Eliminate Trash And DebrisEliminate Trash And Debris

Food Processing Rodent ControlFood Processing Rodent Control


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InteriorInspectionsInteriorInspections

DroppingsDroppings Determine Age OfDroppingsDetermine Age OfDroppings

Be Careful Of VariationsBe Careful Of Variations


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Interior InspectionsInterior Inspections

Storage Practices And RodentsStorage Practices And Rodents Boxes And Stored GoodsBoxes And Stored Goods

Inspection Of Aisles And ItsInspection Of Aisles And Its

ImportanceImportance




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Interior InspectionsInterior Inspections

Locating The RodentsLocating The Rodents Search For Food/Warm AreasSearch For Food/Warm Areas

Search For Corners/Quiet AreasSearch For Corners/Quiet Areas

Search For DroppingsSearch For Droppings




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jjExterior Baiting ProgramsExterior Baiting Programs


Securing Bait StationsSecuring Bait Stations Bait Formulations For ExteriorBait Formulations For Exterior

Block BaitsBlock Baits

Packet Style BaitsPacket Style Baits PelletsPellets

Should You PierceShould You Pierce

Packets?Packets?



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jjExterior Baiting ProgramsExterior Baiting Programs

Securing Bait Within StationsSecuring Bait Within Stations

Evaluating Rodent Activity OnEvaluating Rodent Activity OnExterior StationsExterior Stations



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jj Interior And Exterior Trapping ProgramsInterior And Exterior Trapping Programs

Whats New In Trapping Programs?Whats New In Trapping Programs?

Snap TrapR

esearchSnap TrapR

esearch Glue BoardsGlue Boards

Multiple Catch TrapsMultiple Catch Traps



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OtherDevicesOtherDevices

Rat ZappersRat Zappers

Electric CatsElectric Cats

High FrequencyHigh Frequency

Sound DevicesSound Devices


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When Your Baits Are Competing WithWhen Your Baits Are Competing With

Abundant FoodAbundant Food



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IPM For RodentsIPM For Rodents

jjKnowledgeKnowledge

Rodents Behave In Predictable WaysRodents Behave In Predictable Ways

Learn Behavior And Select MethodLearn Behavior And Select Methodjj InspectionInspection

Perform Thorough InspectionPerform Thorough Inspection-- Start ExteriorStart Exterior

Think 3 Dimensionally, Looking High & LowThink 3 Dimensionally, Looking High & Low

Check All Dark Areas With A GoodCheck All Dark Areas With A GoodFlashlightFlashlight

Use A Notepad To Diagram FacilityUse A Notepad To Diagram Facility

Note Problem AreasNote Problem Areas


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jj IdentificationIdentification

Learn How To Identify Each RodentLearn How To Identify Each Rodent

UseR

eference Identification SheetsUseR

eference Identification SheetsjjSanitationSanitation

Remove Debris From Both Inside And OutRemove Debris From Both Inside And Out

Trim Weeds And Brush. Keep Grass ShortTrim Weeds And Brush. Keep Grass Short

Clean Up Food Debris And Spills DailyClean Up Food Debris And Spills Daily

Put All Food Away In Secure ContainersPut All Food Away In Secure Containers

Remove Any Water Sources From RodentsRemove Any Water Sources From Rodents

Store ProductsN

eatly Off The FloorStore ProductsN

eatly Off The Floor


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jjTrappingTrapping

Place Glue Boards/Snap Traps In AreasPlace Glue Boards/Snap Traps In Areas

Unsuitable For Rodenticide ApplicationUnsuitable For Rodenticide Application

Position Traps To Intercept Rodents In TheirPosition Traps To Intercept Rodents In Their

RunwaysRunways

Check FrequentlyCheck Frequently


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