Unlike a typical trash or recycling bin that is used in municipal locations, the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts has announced that starting this month they are using new fully enclosed bins to prevent rodents.
Most municipalities utilize normal trash bins or cans that have an open top so residents can easily dispose of items. But those same cans allow mice and rats to climb up and enter the trash receptacle, possibly spreading disease and in other instances, perhaps causing infestations to start.
In addition, the bins are solar powered and bring a number of non-rodent benefits. Because they compact, they can hold more waste; the design makes them easier to empty; and software alerts let the city know when it’s time to empty them.
Rodents cause a lot of trouble up to the tune of $19 billion per year in damage in the U.S. alone. They can cause significant issues to warehouses and facilities, including those dealing with food processing and storage, which can lead to contamination of products. Rodent droppings and urine can also spread disease, so rodent control is truly a high priority.
In addition to innovative trash bins, the use of stainless steel-powered weatherstrip and door sweep products from Burrtec USA is another accepted practice for preventing rodents. These prevent mice and rats – as well as dust and dirt – from entering into a garage. The company also has a product for typical residential and commercial doors.
Ratshut by Burrtec is a stainless-steel spine-backed product and an essential tool for maintenance and facility managers, pest control professionals, and garage door installers. All of Burrtec’s door sweeps including Ratshut can protect from rodent infestations, as well as stop dust, dirt, and pollen.
As the leading manufacturer of door sweep solutions, Burrtec is providing quality exclusion products to PMPs and building material suppliers. It is the North American division of Burrtec Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest pest control producers. To learn more about Burrtec, visit our U.S. website.