Of all the pests that have the potential to cause havoc in your home, rodents undoubtedly have the most destructive power. They might not be as infamous as say a rat king, but their sheer force of numbers and ability to breed like rabbits can make them just as devastating. Rodents are also notorious for their incredible resilience which is why a lot of people don't want to get rid of them. If you need help getting rid of rats or mice, then these rodent baiting tips are here to help.

 This is a question that many people have asked themselves when they find themselves in a position where they need to bait a station. The answer is that it is not easy to attract rats and mice to a bait station, but there are a few things that you can do to make it more likely. 
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You put a little bit of bait on the station and the rodents will come running. Rats and mice are attracted to the bait station because they are always looking for food. The rat and the mouse will smell the bait, and they will be attracted to it. If they’re really hungry they won’t care if the bait station is a trap. By the time they realize it, it would be too late. They’ll be trapped.

It's not just a question of whether you can rebait a bait station. It's a question of whether you should rebait a bait station. Sometimes a bait station is so old, or has been used so many times, that it's not worth the money or time to rebait it. It's better to just replace the bait station.

It's important to remember that some bait stations are designed to keep rodents away from a certain area. Once the bait has been eaten, it can be replaced with a new bait. This is particularly important in commercial buildings, especially where food is stored or prepared.
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Additionally, rebaiting a station will help avoid rodent neophobia, or their fear of new things. An existing bait station will have rodent pheromones on it, this helps other rodents to trust the bait station and enter to ‘take the bait’. Repro-baiters should clean their stations and replace the old bait with new bait to avoid the rodent pheromones wearing off.

There are a lot of things to consider when switching baiting companies. You have to make sure you are not just changing companies because you are not getting the results you want. It is important to make sure the different types of bait you are using are not the problem. You also need to make sure the baiting company that you are switching to is qualified to control the pests you are having problems with. Switching to a different company takes time, patience, and research to make sure you are making a wise decision. Switching bait is not something that should be done in a hurry. If you are having problems with bait then you may want to ask a pest control pro to check the products that are being used first to make sure they are the right ones.
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Rodents can be a real headache for homeowners, commercial property managers and even farmers. They can get into your home and damage your property but also cause problems in your garden or on your farm. There are many rodent baiting tips in the market that claim to help you get rid of these pesky critters our hope with this blog is that you now have more information to help make the right choices for you. If you would like to hear more, please contact MD Pest Control anytime at 0407614220 or use our handy and simple online booking system.

​Rodents are the bane of many homeowners. They are destructive, they carry diseases, and they can be very difficult to get rid of. One of the most common ways to get rid of rodents is to use traps. However, many rodents are neophobic, meaning they are afraid of new things. 

​Rodent neophobia is a natural phenomenon where rodents are fearful of new objects, or anything unfamiliar in their environment. It can also extend to the fear of new or novel foods and ensures that animals ingest only small quantities of new foodstuffs on the first exposure. If no illness results from consumption of the new food and assuming that the food is reasonably palatable, animals will increase their intake on subsequent exposures. Conversely, if ingestion of a novel food results in illness, the animal will avoid similar foods in the future.

There are a few ways that MD Pest Control understands and uses rodent neophobia to your advantage. 

1. Rodent station rebaiting. By rebaiting existing stations, the rodents are used to seeing and eating from these stations and will commonly return to a ‘trusted’ food source. This includes rebaiting stations installed by previous owners or other companies.
2. Rodent highways. By placing rodent baiting stations in the pathways used by rodents, they don't have to go outside their “comfort zone” to find and take the bait.
3. Regular rebaiting. MD Pest Control offers regular rebaiting services and reminders so that the rodents are used to our baits.
   
   

All pests are products of evolution and have developed defences to survive. These defences can be manipulated through vigilance and knowledge to ensure you get the best pest control possible. Rodent neophobia is a real problem, and it's important to manage it in order to ensure that you, your home/building, family/friends/staff/clients are protected from rodents.
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Rodents, like most wild animals, can become fearful of a certain thing when they are young, and that fear can continue into adulthood. This fear is called neophobia. But what does rodent neophobia and pest control have to do with each other? Well, rodent neophobia can be a major obstacle to pest control. Hopefully you can see how MD Pest Control combats their fears so that you can rest easy. Please contact us with any other questions you may have about our pest control services and you can also book then or use our handy online booking service.