Which rodent control devices should be used with caution for rodent eradication in residential areas?

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Question：Which rodent control devices should be used with caution for rodent eradication in residential areas?

When conducting rodent control in residential areas, rat snap traps should be used with caution. Based on our summary, there are three main reasons as follows:

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I.Safety Risks

Rat snap traps should be used with caution for rodent control in residential areas to avoid injury to humans and animals. Rat snap traps feature high sensitivity, and improper placement or inadequate protective measures can easily lead to accidental injuries to people or pets—with children and pets being particularly vulnerable. Therefore, extra care and caution are required when using rat snap traps in residential areas with high human activity.

In light of this, the Jinglong team would like to share an additional tip with you: place the rat snap trap inside a properly-sized dust cover for glue traps that is affixed with warning labels. This measure can also reduce risks to a certain extent.

II.Limited Application Scenarios

Although rat snap traps are a widely used type of rodent trap, they may not be suitable in certain environments. For instance, in areas with heavy pedestrian or vehicle traffic, rat snap traps are prone to accidental triggering and failure, which significantly impairs their rodent-catching effectiveness. In addition, the complex layout of residential areas may make it difficult to find ideal positions for placing rat snap traps.

III. Limited Effectiveness

A rat snap trap can usually catch only a single rodent at a time, making this device rather inefficient for use in residential areas suffering from a severe rodent infestation. In addition, some cunning rodents may grow wary of rat snap traps and thus avoid the traps altogether.

Generally, for indoor rodent control in residential areas, glue traps or mechanical rodent traps are the primary methods, while outdoor control mainly relies on rodenticide baits placed and used inside rodent bait stations. It is also important to note that a work notice must be posted in advance before conducting vector control in residential areas. After bait application, clear warning signs should be set up to prevent accidental ingestion by children and pets. Following the control operation, rodent carcasses and breeding materials must be promptly removed and disposed of.

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