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EBOM-2009 IEQc3.6:Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management

JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll)

Hello, Due to where the building is located (between fields), it seems we need to have these bait blocks (placed outside the buildings) used continuously or there is a problem. These are solid blocks that are secure (locked). Does that mean we have to have the 72 hour notice up all of the time? We have glue strips (compliant) inside, but they do not do anything for the rats so both are being used. I think we will be fine for this credit, I just need to know if the 72 hour notice must be up for bait blocks? Thanks, Michelle Any suggestions?

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Trista Brown
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Thu, 06/06/2013 - 14:38

Hi Michelle, You raise some good questions, and I think there are a couple of things to consider here. First, rodent baits never qualify as least toxic and therefore always require universal notification. Additionally, baits that are toxic after one dose (aka single-feed or second generation baits) can't be used if your building is located next to spaces where other kinds of wildlife could be affected. The fields you mentioned may qualify as this type of open area, so you'll want to be sure the bait you use is compliant. But probably most importantly, it sounds like there may be an opportunity here to implement non-chemical/non-lethal methods, especially since it sounds like rats are a chronic problem. Structural repairs and increased sanitation (especially for outdoor trash bins/loading docks areas) can make your building a lot less attractive to rodents and help reduce the need for chemical controls. Hope this helps, Trista

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