Six steps to set up an integrated rat control programme

摘要

The best way to deal with rat infestations is not to have them in the first place. Waiting until you see rats running around the farm is too late. Every rat consumes about 10% of its body-weight a day, or approximately 25-30g, according to Oliver Madge of PestWise. That's the cost of having rats on your farm, he says.Below, Mr Madge, and BASF's Helen Ainsworth, set out the steps for an integrated approach to rodent control.