Combining attractants and repellents can improve success in rodent management. Effectively using them in tandem can redirect and drive rodents to trapping and baiting zones. Identify and map exterior penetration points. Exclusion in these places is the first line of defense. Unfortunately, finances often prevent doing all the work at once. These areas can be […]
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