Control Domestic Rodents

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Tamper-proof rodent bait stations, rat snap trap (mechanical spring), mouse snap trap (mechanical spring), and rodenticides. STEPS OF PERFORMANCE: STEP 1: Identify rodent infestations and breeding and harborage areas, such as— Underground burrows. Around building foundations. Under rubbish piles. Near food sources. STEP 2: Control: Enforce food sanitation practices, such as eliminating garbage and food waste in the bivouac area and keeping all food and waste covered. Locate trash dumps away from sleeping/berthing and food service areas. Clear all possible nesting areas by removing unnecessary rubbish and other debris. Modify buildings and structures to prevent rodents from having easy access. Use rodent snap traps and poison baits simultaneously for effective control. Poison baits must be placed in tamper/spill-proof containers with bilingual labels (English and local). Read the label and wear chemical resistant gloves when handling poison baits. CAUTION Wear chemical resistant gloves while handling rodenticides. Avoid skin contact with rodenticides. Wear plastic gloves when handling dead rodents. Place dead rodents in plastic bags; seal and dispose of the bags in landfills, or incinerate.