In Salt Lake City, residents have been utilizing traditional methods to control mice and rats but the city’s chief biologist is contending that rodenticides are not only an issue to rodents but the ecosystem itself.
According to the city’s hoodline publication, predators such as owls and hawks are consuming the rodenticides and are having fatal effects. Like most pest control situations where IPM (integrated pest management) is the focus, utilized fewer chemicals is always the best option.
That’s exactly why many pest professionals have realized that preventing mice and rats through exclusion is better than trying to eliminate them in the first place. The cornerstone of all prevention approaches is using door sweep products by Burrtec USA.
While it may not be visible to a consumer’s eye, an opening the size of a quarter can allow a mice or rat under a door and into a home or business. Doorways need to be protected by door sweeps and the only premium product that rats and mice cannot chew through, is stainless steel. That’s why Burrtec’s new Ratshut product is designed to protect garage doors and has a stainless-steel spine, while the company also has a version of Ratshut designed for regular doors.
These are essential tools for maintenance and facility managers, pest control professionals, and garage door installers. In addition, Burrtec’s door sweeps can protect from rodent infestations, as well as stop dust, dirt, and pollen.
Burrtec USA is a leading manufacturer of door sweep solutions, 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.