Rat Control Farming Note

Rats carry a large number of diseases and parasites which can be harmful to both humans and animals. This, alongside the damage they cause, makes them a major farm pest. A better understanding of how rats behave and potential control options will make their control more effective.

This Farming Note covers:

• Why are rats a problem?
• How to prevent infestations before they become a problem
• Control techniques
• HSE and COSHH
• An additional 'rat bait recording sheet'

Issued January 2010.

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Since 1991 Kingshay has been publishing Farming Notes on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our Farming Notes is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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