There are many different types of pest control for rats and mice on the market today and it is highly dependent upon the situation of the user in which one to choose. Option 1: Live Traps Rat cage traps are widely available on the market today and these unit catch the rodent pest live. Live catches are easy to use, however, the user must remember what the trap is designed to do. It catches the unwanted pests alive. By UK law it is necessary to kill rats as they as seen as a public health pest and releasing them is illegal. Rat cage traps are really used by people who are using rat pest control in sensitive areas where poisons are not recommended at all. For example where red squirrels have been seen. There are many type of mouse live catches as well which are ideal in areas where field mice are present or again where traps are not appropriate. Option 2: Instant Kill Traps There are a range of instant killing traps available to buy for rats and mice. The traditional wooden break-back rat and mouse trap is a well used favourite, however they do have a tendency of being very sensitive and often do activate in users hands. They are many adaptations of this trap, many strong plastic one-click traps which means no holding whatsoever of the dead carcass. There are also products available on the market which have a very strong attractant lure, making the trap irresistible to targeted pests. There are also a range of electronic killing devices which work by baiting the end of the trap and when the rodent completes the circuit, zapping it with an electrical pulse. A quick, clean kill which is safe to use around children and pets and the plates are hidden away. Option 3: The traditional method, poison! Poisoning is the most popular form of pest control. Around 99% of pest control officers will use poisons as their main choice for killing off a rodent infestation. It fast, effective and both time and cost effective. Many DIY users have very similar worries about using poisons to control: 1) A dying corpse in an inaccessible place and starting to smell. It is quite rare to the pest to die in an awkward place as the poison itself isn't an instant kill. It does take time to work, and depending on the poison you have chosen can take a few days to work. This means they tend to die in their nest which is often found outdoors. You can also purchase neutralising/ deodorizing sachets for when the rodent dies in the cavity walls. These sachets musk the smell for 3-4 months. 2) Using them around children areas or where pets are present. With all poisons you should always all them in a safe manner. If you are using them outdoor, you must use a lockable rodent box. Camouflage the box with leaves etc. and this box should keep any unwanted attention away. Option 4: Ultrasonic Electronic Repellers Ultrasonic electronic repellers are either battery operated or plug-in devices that emit a high frequency pitch which frighten away unwanted pests. There has been the great debate on many forums questioning its effectiveness. What I have found is that people are expect that once the unit is plugged in, the rodents will immediately run out of the area. However this is not the case and the units do take up to 3-4 weeks to fully work. We always recommend them as a repeller and not a solution. We suggest either trapping or poisoning the current problem then installing a pest repeller to scare away any future potential infestation.
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