The first lines of defense against rodent infestations should always be:
Exclusion - To permanently keep rats and mice out of structures, all possible entry points must be sealed.
Sanitation - Sources of food and water must be eliminated, indoors and out.
When there is a current infestation, snap and electric traps can be used. DO NOT use glue traps and NEVER use anticoagulant poison baits. The following is a list of suggested products to be used as indicated. Please research products carefully and always follow label directions exactly.
Exclusion - To permanently keep rats and mice out of structures, all possible entry points must be sealed.
Sanitation - Sources of food and water must be eliminated, indoors and out.
When there is a current infestation, snap and electric traps can be used. DO NOT use glue traps and NEVER use anticoagulant poison baits. The following is a list of suggested products to be used as indicated. Please research products carefully and always follow label directions exactly.
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BAIT PRODUCTS*
Lists are for educational purposes and suggestions only, not an endorsement of a specific company, product or brand.
* Listed only as a last resort option for extreme infestations - baits should be avoided, and never used long-term, or as a preventative measure.
* Listed only as a last resort option for extreme infestations - baits should be avoided, and never used long-term, or as a preventative measure.
resources
Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides - Controlling Rats Without Poisons
Safe Rodent Control - a guide from the Center for Biological Diversity for living rodent free while safeguarding wildlife, families, and pets.
Poison Free Malibu - Poison Free Malibu's mission is to educate the public about the problems with pesticides, how they affect the wildlife food web and our total environment, and to offer viable solutions. Pesticides are in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. The overall health of our children, pets, wildlife and environment is our goal.
Raptors Are the Solution - Raptors Are the Solution (RATS) educates people about the ecological role of birds of prey in urban and wild areas and about the danger they face from the widespread use of rat poison.
CLAW Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife - CLAW works to protect and restore the environments of wildlife of Los Angeles in California from dwindling open spaces. CLAW's mission is to promote, educate and protect the fundamental importance of wildlife, wildlife habitats, and wildlife corridors in Los Angeles and beyond.
NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care - Wildlife management guidelines are found on page 54. Preferred, allowed, and prohibited practices and products are listed.
Humane Wildlife Control, Inc. was recognized with a 2020 IPM Achievement Award by the CDPR for their work to resolve rat and mouse infestations - long term - without using poison. We love what they are doing, and think that all pest control companies should follow their lead!
