- Highly palatable to rodents
- Detects the presence of rats, mice and other small animal pests.
- The nocturnal nature of rodents means once seen indoors, they are established.
- Used by the Department of Conservation
Find out what’s lurking in your backyard with the Predator-Free Discovery Kit. Easy-to-use rodent detection cards to discover what pests are lurking in your backyard.
Pest Detector Chew Cards are detection devices specifically designed to detect small pests such as rodents and possums. The cards contain a non-toxic edible lure that encourages them to nibble the cards leaving their teeth marks behind. The bite marks help you to identify what type of rodent it is and set up traps in the right area.
Possums – tend to crush the core flute to squeeze the lure out. Teeth marks are broad curves 4.5-7mm wide.
Rats – tend to gnaw through the core flute leaving jagged edges. Teeth marks are about 2mm wide.
Mice – tend to gnaw lines up the channels of the core flute. Teeth marks are about 1mm wide.
Hedgehog – If hedgehogs are to be detected the cards should be located close to the ground. Hedgehogs typically crush the edge of the cards. Teeth marks are pairs of indentations about 4mm apart.
