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Trap locations - On a Farm
Where to put your trap on a farm
Rats and mice are more likely to stop and eat in a
sheltered place where they feel safe. Inside buildings,
good places for traps are near doors or openings, and
in nooks and corners. Ideal outdoor locations are near
bushy areas alongside waterways, hedges and ponds as
rats usually follow the water edge.
Keep it tidy
Store any food sources, such as chicken feed or dog food,
in sealed containers and reduce access to other feed
and seed storage areas and silos by installing mesh in
drains and pipes, and fixing access holes. Clearing away
obsolete machinery, wood and building materials around
the farm will also reduce rodent hiding places.
Move traps that aren’t catching anything
If a trap doesn’t catch anything, it is likely in the wrong
spot. Moving it a few yards can often make a dierence.
Keep your traps firing
Checking automatic traps a few times a year will ensure
they are still firing and baited. If the rat population
grows, so should the trapping network
Collaborate
Sharing tips with neighbours is a great way to stay on
top of rat problems and be aware of infestations outside
of your farm.
Covered, sheltered and safe
Open, exposed, unsafe or food competition
Open area
Alongside pond
or waterway
Bushy
areas
Remove
wood
Remove old
machinery
Cover pipes
with mesh
Fix access
holes
Entrance
Store
chicken feed
Nooks &
corners
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