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• RODENTS AS PESTS
  Rodent infestations in homes can be distressing and alarming. Noises in the night, droppings and urine trails, contamination of food and property, damage from feeding, nesting and gnawing are all disturbing and potentially damaging to the health and security of you and your family. Three common rodent types seek to live with people the Norway rat, the roof rat and the house mouse. These rodents and their parasites carry many diseases effecting humans, including salmonella food poisoning, leptospirosis and typhus. In fact, rodents are known to harbour more than 60 different diseases that can be transmitted to people. The ways in which these diseases are transmitted varies, but commonly involves contamination of food and water. Ensuring good household hygiene is important to reduce the chances of acquiring rodent-borne diseases. Rodent droppings and waste has also been shown to cause allergies and asthma. Rodents have sharp incisor teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives. Rodents therefore gnaw constantly on a range of surfaces including building structural and cladding materials. They can also readily gnaw through plastic insulation of electrical wire and potentially cause electrical fires that can destroy your home.

• WHY USE A PROFESSIONAL PEST MANAGER?
  Effective rodent control is not easy and the use of a professional pest manager is often warranted in order to provide lasting control of rodents in your home. Pest control companies employ licensed professionals who manage household pests every day. They understand rodent problems, know what to look for, and have the tools at their disposal to implement the most cost-effective treatment solutions whilst also understanding your concerns and those of your family. Professional pest managers, such as members of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Associations (AEPMA), can be relied upon to provide competent rodent control services. A professional pest manager will thoroughly inspect your premises and surroundings, identify the source and extent of the rodent infestation and formulate a detailed rodent management strategy. They will recommend the most appropriate treatment to selectively remove the pests and keep the premises pest-free. This might involve use of monitoring techniques, recommendations for improving sanitation and hygiene around the premises and implementation of exclusion and/or baiting strategies as appropriate.

• BAITING RATS AND MICE
  The use of rodenticide baits are often necessary to effectively eliminate rodent problems. Rodenticide bait placements must be carefully made according to product label directions for use, which generally direct placements to be made in either inaccessible locations or in tamper-resistant bait stations. Your professional pest manager will place baits according to the target rodent type and to best ensure bait consumption - whilst maintaining your safety and that of your family and pets. The importance of good hygiene, harbourage reduction and rodent exclusion on pest rodent populations in and around structures should not be under estimated. Rodenticide use without concurrent environmental improvements will have little long-lasting effect.

• TALON THE CHOICE OF PROFESSIONALS
  TALON is the most potent and cost effective rodenticide available. So its not surprising that TALON continues to be the number one choice of Australian professional pest managers. TALON formulations are based on the active ingredient brodifacoum, an anticoagulant compound that was specifically developed for more effective control of rats and mice. The potency of TALON is such that rats and mice can take a lethal dose at only one feed. The quantity of TALON needed to control rodent infestations is therefore minimized. TALON Rodenticide formulations contain Bitrex* a powerful human taste deterrent. Added to TALON, Bitrex safeguards your family from accidental poisoning. It is important to note that modern rodenticides have a delayed effect. Following bait consumption rodents may take up to 7-10 days to die. This is necessary to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the bait - as quicker results may result in a rodent population developing an aversion to the bait.

• ROLE OF THE HOUSEHOLDER
  Assist your professional pest manager by advising where rodents have been active and/or observed. Remove all alternative food sources. Keep domestic animals and children away from baits. Tether or cage animals where possible. Collect any dead rodents and burn or bury them. Bait stations containing TALON may require monitoring and replenishment with fresh baits on a weekly basis or as instructed by your pest manager. After baiting maintain high standards of hygiene and prevention. Remove food sources and harbourage areas. Minimise the potential for rodent access to the premises by ensuring that effective barriers to entry are in place. Fill holes and gaps greater than 6mm in diameter around plumbing fittings/fixtures under kitchen, laundry and vanity units and apply weather-strips under doors. You may continue to see and hear signs of rodent activity for up to a week following the baiting treatment. This is normal due to the delayed effects of modern rodent bait products. It is therefore important that you wait at least one week before assessing the success of the rodent management program. If rodent activity continues after seven days please contact your professional pest manager for follow up advice.

• PROFESSIONAL CARE
  Household pests can cause discomfort, threaten your home and jeopardise your familys health. When rats, mice or other pests invade your home, seek help and advice from a professional pest management company. TALON Rodenticide has been tested under a range of conditions with outstanding results. When used correctly by your professional pest manager it will provide effective control without harming you, your children or the environment.

  The information contained in this brochure is believed to be accurate. No responsibility is accepted in respect of this information, save those non-excludable conditions implied by any Federal or State legislation or law of a Territory. Registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company * Bitrex is a Registered Trademark of Macfarlan Smith Ltd