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Ecolab — Technical Presentation (2012)
19 slides from Ecolab's technical presentation, 2012
Slide 1: Rodent Readiness
Rodent Readiness Dr. John Barcay, Ecolab Senior Scientist © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 2: Presentation Objectives
Presentation Objectives Rodent Biology Rodent Behavior Signs of Rodent Activity What You Can Do What a Pest Service Provider Should Do Staying Educated © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 3: Common Rodents and Their Impact
Common Rodents and Their Impact Food-Borne Pathogens •Escherichia coli •Salmonella spp. Other Pathogens •Amoebic Dysentery •Anthrax •Cholera House Mouse •Diphtheria Mus musculus •Hantavirus Deer Mouse Peromyscus maniculatua •Hepatitis •Lyme Disease •Ophthalmia •Shigella •Streptococcus •Tuberculosis
Slide 4: Biology: Reproduction in Mice
Biology Reproduction in Mice Begin reproduction at six to eight weeks Gestation period is approximately three weeks Litter size four to seven Non-stop breeding = 40 to 60 per year © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 5: Biology: Reproduction in Rats
Biology Reproduction Rats Begin reproduction at 12 weeks Gestation period is approximately three weeks Litter size 8-12 Indoors non-stop breeding = 50 to 60 per year © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 6: Biology: Senses
Biology Vision Poor Vision Color Blind Hearing Good Taste Highly Developed Smell Very Important Touch Rely heavily on the sense of touch © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 7: Rodent Identification: Mice vs. Rats
Rodent Identification: Mice vs. Rats © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 8: Habits and Behaviors
Habits and Behaviors Entry/Exploration Mice ¼” entry Rats ½ “ entry Mice are inquisitive Rats are neophobic (wary) © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 9: Signs of Rodent Activity
Signs of Rodent Activity Droppings Rub Marks Trails and Tracks Swing Marks © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 10: What You Can Do
What You Can Do Components of a successful pest program: Science-based service approach Partnership between you and your pest service provider © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 11: What You Can Do
What You Can Do An outside-in approach is essential to your rodent program: © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 12: What You Can Do
What You Can Do Properly cover and store garbage Eliminate standing water Reduce clutter and excess vegetation © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 13: What You Can Do
What You Can Do Seal doors Fill holes and gaps © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 14: What You Can Do
What You Can Do Remove unnecessary clutter Allow access for inspection and monitoring Clean up unsanitary conditions © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 15: What You Can Do
What You Can Do Inspect your facility Help identify sanitation and structural issues you may need to address © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 16: What a Pest Service Provider Should Do
What a Pest Service Provider Should Do Place traps and baits around the exterior of your facility © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 17: What a Pest Service Provider Should Do
What a Pest Service Provider Should Do Place rodent stations on the interior, near doors that lead to the exterior © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 18: What a Pest Service Provider Should Do
What a Pest Service Provider Should Do Tools used for rodent prevention: Inspection Sanitation and Structure Exclusion Products: Baits Trapping systems Door Sweeps (for exclusion) © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.
Slide 19: Helpful tools developed by Ecolab
Helpful tools developed by Ecolab: White paper “Rodent Readiness” Instructional Video © 2012 Ecolab USA Inc. All rights reserved.