Rodents Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 stages of a rodent survey?
A
Inspect
Summarise results
Prepare a report
Recommendations
2
Q
What can be used to monitor for rodents?
A
Lethal-physical traps
Non-lethal bait
Tracking dust
Coloured smoke
Covering burrows
Cameras
3
Q
What are some signs of a rodent infestation?
A
Smears
Sighting
Footprints
Harborage
Droppings
Damage
Hairs
Smell
Runs
Urine pillars
4
Q
What different types of controls are available to manage rodents?
A
Physical
Chemical
Environmental
Proofing
5
Q
What’s an important consideration when selecting the control method?
A
Non-target species
6
Q
Why do we need to record our pest control actions
A
For future pest controllers to see what worked / didn’t work
Bait type
Locations
7
Q
What are the 3 points of IPM?
A
Prevention
Monitoring
Control
