Importance of Maintaining Bat Stations
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I REPLENISH LARGE EXTERIOR BAIT STATIONS?
Due to the behavior of mice, it is vital to maintain quality product inside bait stations. Have you ever noticed that block type rodenticide is designed with multiple edges? Mice are rodents and the design appeals to their gnawing behavior. As demonstrated in the photo, mice will round out the product making it less desirable.
Another technical aspect you might not have considered is the freshness of the product. While there is no high power lure to attract mice, the odor profile of the product diminishes over time and the less desirable scent of the active ingredient becomes more prevalent. Additionally, insects and mold can make the product less palatable.
REASONS TO REPLENISH
The house mouse, is probably the most successful mammalian invasive species in the world. Their success can partly be contributed to their reproductive capacity (and their ability as a commensal rodent). Approximately 6 mice can multiply into more than 60 mice in 3 months. Reaching sexual maturity at about four weeks of age, it’s easy to understand how a mouse population within a home can quickly grow out-of-hand. And, once inside your attic, they are protected from your house cat.
RECCOMMENDED REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY
The freshness and quality of product matters. We recommend that you replenish stations at least every 8 weeks. Some customers choose monthly replenishments if there is a lot of mice pressure so that we can maintain an uninterrupted supply.