583 This information is a general recommendation only. For the exact dosage, refer to the product instructions. What you should know about rats and mice Request our rat and mouse guide! Type Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) House mouse (Mus musculus) Life expectancy 1 - 2 years 0.5 - 1 year Offspring/litter 6 – 8 5 – 6 Litters per year 4 – 6 6 – 8 live weight, sexually mature 240 – 520 g 20 – 25 g Characteristics large, strongly built, square skull, short nose, thick tail (shorter than head-body length -> 19 - 29 cm), small laid back ears small, delicate, pointed nose, large sparsely haired ears, tail length = head-body length (7 - 11 cm) Feeding habits Usually feeds at 2 - 3 trusted locations per night (20 - 30 g). Needs separate water. Feeds erratically at 20 locations per night (2 - 3 g). Can use the water content in food. Planning rat and mouse control A. Test baiting: Carry out test baiting to determine the extent and type of rodent species. B. Combat phase: Split your farm/installation into an • outer barrier belt (green bait locations), • inner barrier belt (blue bait locations) and • acute combat area (red bait locations). C. Documentation: Documentation is important for systematic control and its success. Cereal bait Bait block Paste bait (gel pads) Ambient conditions dry area, low/zero chance of other food sources moist environment (sewage system), also where other food sources are present any environment, also where other food sources are present Properties easy to use, good acceptance when fresh supports nibbling behaviour, easy to use, good acceptance over a long period, suitable for monitoring (monitoring of attack) easy to use, highly attractive to rats since liquid is also taken in via food Rat Baiting every 5 - 10 m -> 90 - 100 g every 10 m -> 5 - 10 blocks (20 g) or 2 blocks (100 g) every 10 m -> 7 - 14 small bags (15 g) Mouse Baiting every 3 - 5 m -> 20 - 30 g every 3 - 5 m -> 1 - 2 blocks (20 g) every 3 - 5 m -> 2 - 4 small bags Systematic Rat and Mouse Control
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