How to Prepare for Rodents and How Lodi Can Help

Rodent control has become a critical topic in farming, with experts urging farmers to prepare for an uptick in rodent activity as seasonal changes drive these pests indoors. Lodi UK, a leader in pest control solutions, is stepping up to provide guidance and products to help farmers combat this issue effectively.

Why Rodents Thrive on Farms

Farms provide everything rodents need to survive: shelter, food, and water. During the colder months, this problem intensifies as rodents seek warm spaces to nest. Key areas at risk include:

• Grain storage areas
• Livestock feed rooms
• Machinery sheds
• Poultry housing

Rodents not only eat and contaminate stored feed but also gnaw on cables and cause structural damage to buildings, leading to long-term financial implications.

Lodi UK's Recommendations

To combat the incoming rodent surge, Lodi UK recommends a multi-faceted approach:

1. Early Detection and Action Signs of rodent activity, such as droppings, gnaw marks, and nests, should prompt immediate action. Ignoring these signs allows infestations to grow rapidly.
2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) IPM combines sanitation, structural proofing, and targeted rodenticide use. Products like Lodi UK's Rodenticides deliver quick and effective results, especially when integrated into an IPM strategy.
3. Education and Training Farmers and farmhands should be trained to identify rodent activity early and use pest control products safely and effectively. Lodi UK's website offers valuable resources to support farmers in their efforts.

Innovative Solutions from Lodi UK

• Lodi’s Gems: No.1 supplier of professional use of rodenticides. Lodi are the only UK manufacturer to offer three families of active ingredients. A choice of baits in single-feed & multi-feed formulations, offering an armoury of true alternatives for all year-round rodent control. Leading the way in sustainable pest control solutions with responsible recycling and colour by the bucketload. Your favourite rodent control range has been given a new look. Our 100% recycled bait buckets decreases Lodi UK’s plastic consumption by over 57%, that's baiting made better!
• Harmonix Rodent Paste: Forming part of the Lodi’s Gems range, Harmonix® Rodent Paste is a highly effective ready-to-use non-anticoagulant rodenticide for the control of rodents. Twice the speed, using half the bait compared to traditional rodenticides. Proven control within 7 days with 50% less bait and no known resistance. Providing an innovative and flexible solution to rodent problems, which left untreated can lead to disease, property damage, fire risk, and costly repairs. You can explore this innovative product in more detail here.

Rodent Proofing Solutions

Prevention is the key to long-term rodent control. Lodi UK’s range of rodent-proofing products includes durable bait boxes, traps, anti-rodent sealants and sprays to keep rodents out of buildings.

While Lodi UK’s products offer powerful solutions, the success of pest control efforts depends on implementing best practices:

• Maintain Cleanliness: Regularly remove manure, spilled feed, and other organic waste to eliminate breeding grounds for pests.
• Seal Entry Points: Use rodent-proofing materials to block access to buildings and storage areas.
• Monitor Pest Activity: Employ traps and monitoring baits to spot signs of pest activity and help detect infestations early. Always act quickly.
• Rotate Products: Avoid resistance by alternating between different rodenticides and fly control methods. Remember to bait responsibly and always follow pesticide and insecticide labels/instructions for best practice.

Stay Ahead of the Problem

Proactivity is the best defense against rodents. By implementing Lodi UK's recommendations and leveraging their high-quality products, farmers can reduce the risk of infestation and protect their livelihoods from rodent damage.