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Covid Consequences for Rodent Control


                                                                                          Andrej Branc, PelGar
                     he national closure of shops,               weather conditions. Those breeding
                     bars, restaurants and offices in            colonies have continued to enjoy mild
                     March and April caused a major              temperatures through the autumn and
            Tdisplacement of rodents which                       into winter, with temperatures set to stay
            had to migrate in search of a new and                around 2 –3 degrees above average in
            sustainable food sources. This caused                2021. Pick the right bait, place multiple
            a spike in rodent numbers in urban                   bait points and increase your visit
            residential areas, not helped by the fact            schedule to get on top of infestations now
            that many pest management professionals              that access is available.
            were unable to access closed premises to
            carry out essential pest control services.
               Through the spring, access to
            buildings improved and infestations
            could be brought under control, so you
            might believe rodent numbers are down.
            However, the hot and humid summer
            offers perfect breeding conditions with
            plentiful food and water amid temperate




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