Rats not only cause hygiene problems, but may also trigger a chain of crises:
1. Abundant Food Sources
In some local food processing plants or raw material warehouses, areas storing grains, spices, or snack ingredients that are not completely sealed can easily attract small animals in humid weather. For example, food packaging left over in employee rest areas or lunch boxes that are not cleaned up in a timely manner can become targets for rats.
2. Plenty of Hiding Spaces
Many factory buildings have equipment floors, pipe shafts, or material storage areas due to production needs. These places are often well-ventilated and cool, suitable for hiding. In some older factory areas, old wooden crates or packaging materials awaiting disposal may be stored, inadvertently providing nesting conditions.
3. Multiple Intrusion Pathways
Due to the humid climate, some factory drainage systems require frequent maintenance. If pipe joints are not completely sealed, they may form hidden entrances. At the same time, ventilation openings and gaps in doors and windows designed to maintain air circulation may loosen after long-term use, becoming potential entry points.
4. Negligence in Environmental Management
If scrapped equipment or building materials are piled up around the factory area for a long time, weeds can easily grow and damp corners can form. Furthermore, inadequate sealing or cleaning of garbage collection points can exacerbate the problem, especially in hot weather, by creating odors that attract rodents more quickly.
5. Seasonal Activity Changes
During the rainy season, outdoor flooding and high humidity can make rodents more inclined to migrate to drier indoor environments. Some workshops or warehouses with controlled temperature and humidity, due to their relatively stable environment, can sometimes unexpectedly become their refuge.
Factory Rodent Control Practical Guide:
I. Building a Three-Layer Rodent Control System
Layer 1: Physical Isolation – Preventing Rats from Entering
Rats can enter a room through extremely small gaps (young rats only need a 6mm passage). The following physical isolation measures are recommended:
1. Completely block intrusion routes
– Inspect all pipe and cable inlets and outlets, and install stainless steel rodent-proof mesh (mesh size ≤ 6 mm)
– Repair wall cracks and floor gaps, and ensure doors and windows are properly sealed
-Install rodent-proof fences on drainage outlets and cover ventilation openings with metal mesh
2. Standardize warehouse management
– Raw materials and finished products should be stored off the ground and away from walls, using sealed containers
– Food-related raw materials are recommended to be vacuum-packed or stored in metal containers
-Regularly clean warehouse corners to prevent debris from accumulating and forming habitats
Second layer: Environmental management – making rats “unwilling to come”
Eliminating the conditions for rat survival is more important than killing them afterward:
1. Cut off food and water sources
-Strictly implement a “no residue” cleaning system, and promptly clean up food scraps
– Garbage should be disposed of daily, using sealed garbage cans with lids-
-Repair leaks and remove standing water indoors and outdoors
2. Reduce habitats
-Keep the factory area clean, and regularly clean up weeds and waste
– Maintain sufficient clearance between equipment and walls for easy inspection.
-Avoid storing unused materials indoors for extended periods.
Third Layer: Monitoring and Early Warning – Early Detection of Rodent Infestations
Establish a proactive monitoring mechanism to promptly detect and address problems:
1. Setting up Monitoring Points
-Deploy rodent monitoring devices (such as bait stations and sticky traps) in key areas.-
– Establish an inspection record system and regularly analyze rodent activity trends.
2. Professional Pest Control Services
-Partner with professional pest control companies for regular inspections and treatments.
– Increase inspection frequency during peak rodent seasons.
