Not a fan of using poison bait to control mice and rats? There are alternative, green options. Mice and rat contraceptives such as Contrapest and Evolve Bait are ... Read more
Not a fan of using poison bait to control mice and rats? There are alternative, green options. Mice and rat contraceptives such as Contrapest and Evolve Bait are available to help manage rodent populations.
How does rodent birth control work?
Rodent fertility control works by reducing the reproductive capacity of both female and male rodents, thereby managing their population without the need for lethal methods like poisons or traps. This is typically achieved through the use of contraceptive agents that either prevent conception or interfere with the reproductive processes of the animals.
Here’s how it generally works:
Oral Contraceptives: These are often delivered through bait that rodents consume. The contraceptives may contain chemicals that disrupt reproductive hormones, prevent egg or sperm production, or block fertilization.
Immunocontraception: This method involves triggering the rodent’s immune system to produce antibodies against reproductive proteins (such as those involved in egg or sperm development), effectively preventing reproduction.
Targeted Hormonal Disruption: Some fertility control products work by mimicking or blocking natural reproductive hormones. For example, compounds may be used to inhibit estrogen or testosterone production, making it difficult for rodents to reproduce.
Long-Term Population Impact: Since fertility control prevents rodents from reproducing, over time, their populations decline naturally due to attrition (as older rodents die off without being replaced by new generations).
This approach is seen as a more humane and environmentally friendly method of rodent control. In addition to the use of rodent contraceptives, we also recommend a trapping service initially to take care of the current issue.
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