With the onset of cooler months and lodged cereal crops being an issue this season, the need for effective rodent control solutions becomes very important.
To assist growers and farmers, De Sangosse – through its Generation and Bromakil brands, provides a range of solutions for every environment.
Early intervention and planning are crucial for successful, effective rodent control, says Romain Broch, operations manager at De Sangosse Australia.
“Having a high-quality bait that is palatable and attractive to rodents ensures they will consume the bait instead of other food sources.
“Rats and mice have different feeding behaviours and the environment they live in influences their food choices. That is why it is important to have different options in the form of grain, pellets, blocks, soft baits or drink.
“If a new infestation is discovered, Generation Blue Soft Baits are recommended for quick action. Formulated with the latest generation active ingredient difethialone, discovered by De Sangosse (alongside bromadiolone and chlorophacinone), it provides rapid control of rodent populations with a single feed.
“Resistant to melting and designed with a soft texture, Generation Blue Soft Baits contain food ground flour and vegetable oil with no wax and are highly palatable to rodents.
“It has proven effective in various challenging environments like poultry farms or piggeries where food competition is very high,” Mr Broch said.
“I would encourage anyone who is having poor bait uptake to try it out. Sometimes a soft approach will help you hit those rodents hard!”
For added support, Bromakil grain, block, liquid and pellet baits provide strong single-feed activity around grain storage facilities and sheds with its active ingredient Bromadiolone.
Top tips to maximise your chance of success:
1. Always start by determining the rodent species on site as their behaviours vary
2. Choose the right bait for the job. If you have been relying on blocks or grain for a long time with minimal feeding activity, switch to Generation Blue Soft Baits
3. Look for indicators of rodent activity like pathways, active burrows, gnawing marks, droppings and try to place bait and bait stations as close as possible
4. Look up and place bait on higher grounds if you find rodent activity indicators
5. Replace baits often to keep them fresh and attractive
6. Make sure that you maintain an uninterrupted supply of bait, so check your bait stations regularly
7. Remove alternative food sources as much as you can.
Mr Broch said understanding and creating a rodent management program with high-quality baits is key to managing an infestation before it gets out of control.
“Whatever your situation, the De Sangosse team has the knowledge, range, and experience to provide support.”
More details of Generation and Bromakil brands is available on the De Sangosse website.
