Direct Bait Application In Burrows QUIZ

DEFRA evidence suggests rats are less neophobic about baits placed in their burrow than in a tamper-resistant rat box.

Wood mice and voles tend to avoid places where animals that prey on them, such as rats, are active.

Both difenacoum and bromodiolone can be used for burrow baiting in open areas.

Brodifacoum can not be used for burrow baiting in open areas.

Treated grain is more likely to be ejected from rat burrows than blocks.

Rat burrows might be confused with water vole or rabbit burrows.

Placing bait deeper into burrows makes it more likely to be ejected.

Burrow baiting should not be used as a routine practice.

Treated burrows should be clearly marked or recorded.

The best time of day to check for ejected bait, is late in the evening.

The best way to block a burrow after placing bait in it is to use heavy objects as this will stop them getting out.

Product labels require baited burrows to be checked every day.