Walls and foundation should be of solid construction. Prior to initiation of an active rodent control program, particularly when a disease risk exists, control of ectoparasites should precede rodent control. Rodent Control Methods. For destruction of rodents m camp areas, the use of rodenticides combined with bait materials is the method of choice. Because most rodenticides are toxic to man and domestic animals, they should be used only by appropriately trained personnel.
Anticoagulant compounds are the rodenticides of choice under most conditions.
The hazard to persons and pets with properly used anticoagulant rodenticides is less than that of traps. These materials prevent blood clotting and cause capillary damage which leads in most cases to internal hemorrhage induced death. At concentrations recommended for rodent control, most anticoagulant agents are not detectable or objectionable to rodents. Brodifacoum and bromadiolone are two examples of single dose anticoagulants. This can be accomplished by placing tamper proof bait boxes in rooms or areas where there is a potential for rodent activity.