Pests In Tauranga

Types Of Pest Control For Rodents

Rodents can pose a significant problem. There are several ways to keep them at bay. A few different types of pest control options for rodents include: 

Traps
One of the most commonly used pest control Tauranga products for rodents is traps. There are many types of traps on the market, with some of them being lethal and others considered humane. With deadly traps, rodents will become trapped and exterminated after taking the bait; But with a humane trap, the rodents are caught and later released somewhere outside the property. The pros and cons to both types of traps, but make sure you buy traps that are of high quality and uses good bait. Otherwise, they won’t be that effective. 

Poisonous Bait
There is poison bait, which is precisely what it sounds like. It’s the bait that is poisonous to the rodents, which means that when the rodents consume it, they eventually die. The downside to this is the rodents may die in areas such as behind walls or the ceiling.  

Sprays
Some sprays can control rodents. These sprays can typically be applied to surfaces that rodents are known for going over. Alternatively, some sprays are formulated to be sprayed directly to rodents, but their effectiveness depends on several factors. This includes the ingredients in them and how much of it has to be used. 

Repellents
There are repellents. These products repel rodents. The way it works is to set the repellent up and send rodents running from the premises. This is one of the most humane ways to keep pests away from a property or to encourage them to leave the property.  

If you are trying to get rid of an infestation of rodents, then give the above a try. If they don’t work, then call in an expert. An exterminator will be able to get rid of them.