Complete Guide to Pest Control: Strategies, Products and Hygiene for Total Eradication

The presence of rodents is a scourge that affects both rural and urban areas. Whether it's mice in the partitions, sewer rats in the cellar or field mice in the garden, the approach must be methodical. Effective control is not based solely on the purchase of a product, but on a strategic combination: Technical cleaning + Identification + Adapted treatment. At Multitanks, we provide you with a complete professional range to meet each case. This step-by-step guide guides you to transform your home into an impregnable fortress.

The importance of pre-treatment cleaning: the golden rule

Even before you land the first bait, cleaning is your most powerful weapon. A rodent will only consume a rat poison if it has no better alternative. If your kitchen is full of crumbs, if your kibble bags are open, or if your garbage cans are not airtight, the effectiveness of the bait will be reduced by 80%.

Cleaning isn't just about vacuuming. You need to eliminate "trail marks". Rodents mark their passage with urine and pheromones to reassure their fellow rodents. Use an enzyme cleaner or bleach to wash baseboards and areas behind appliances. By removing these odors, you disorient the colony and make it more vulnerable to the new elements you are going to place: traps and baits.

Case n°1: The kitchen and the pantry (Dry Environment and Food Competition)

This is the most common scenario. Here, food is plentiful. To be successful, you need a product that is more appetizing than what's in your cupboards.

We recommend the Rat & Mouse Rat Killer - Heavy Infestation Bait. Its fatty and sweet texture is designed to surpass the attractiveness of household foods. For mice, which are curious nibblers, the Souricide Grain Packet ACTO or Cereal Mix are great because they mimic the grain stocks they naturally look for. Cleaning advice: Empty all your cupboards, vacuum the nooks and crannies and place your food in glass or metal boxes. A plastic pasta bag is an easy target for a mouse.

Case n°2: Cellars, garages and basements (Wet and Cold Environments)

In these areas, the humidity causes conventional baits to mold within a few days. Moldy bait is useless bait.

The solution lies in the use of the ACTO RATS - MICE Blocks Baits. These extruded blocks are hydrophobic; They are resistant to water ingress and condensation. They are perfect for attaching in Secure Bait Stations (mandatory to prevent blocks from being moved by rats). In garages, where rats often attack the electrical cables of cars, the combination of blocks and the Ultrasonic Repellent Acto creates a double barrier: one eliminates, the other deters approaching.

Case n°3: The attic and the partitions (The Black Rat Estate)

The black rat is a climber. It nestles in insulation (glass wool) and circulates in false ceilings. The major problem here is access.

For the attic, the Canadian Bat Bat Resistant Species is the flagship product. Its formulation in Brodifacoum is radical. Since you can't always monitor the attic on a daily basis, this single-lethal dose product is ideal. For scratching noises in bulkheads, if you can't introduce bait, place ACTO Glue Plates at identified exit points (often near pipe passages). Pro tip: Check the condition of your edge tiles and sparrow covers. A hole the size of a 2 euro coin is enough for a rat.

Case n°4: Gardens, vegetable gardens and swimming pool surrounds (Field mice and voles)

Here, we don't want to attract rats from the neighbourhood, but to eliminate garden rodents that destroy roots and lawns.

TheACTO Field Muce Vole Oat Bait is specifically formulated for these species. Oats are a grain that they eat naturally in the fields. To protect your vegetable garden without polluting the soil, place the bait in tubes or small protective boxes along the galleries. If you have pets running around in the garden, the use of the Trap (live trap) is a safe alternative that allows you to capture the animal without the risk of poison for your dog or cat.

Case n°5: Warehouses and professional storage areas

In a professional setting, the regulations are strict (HACCP). You need to prove that you are fighting pests while protecting inventory.

The Pro Rat Control Kit from Multitanks is the turnkey answer. It includes heavy-duty bait boxes and high-performance rat poisons like the Canadian Raticide Caussade. For large areas, complete the device with the Glue Tube ACTO. This tube allows you to create personalised glue barriers on cardboard or wooden supports, to be placed at the foot of the pallets. This is a great way to monitor the presence of pests: if a rodent is stuck together, you know exactly where it has entered.

Case n°6: The "Zero Poison" method (Ecological and Safe)

Some households refuse the use of chemicals, either out of conviction or out of fear for their young children.

Mechanical control is then the only option. The new generation plastic mouse swatter is much more hygienic and efficient than the old models. It is easy to clean and allows for instant killing. For rats, which are more powerful, use models of reinforced swatters. In addition, connect Ultrasonic Repellents Multitanks in each living room. Although ultrasound does not penetrate walls, it does prevent rodents from making themselves comfortable in open spaces.

Case n°7: Managing corpses and odours after treatment

An often forgotten aspect of rat control is the management of the post-treatment. A rodent that dies behind a formwork can generate unbearable odours for several weeks.

This is where post-rat technical cleaning comes in. Once you notice that the bait is no longer consumed (a sign that the colony has been eradicated), you must:

1. Remove leftover bait so as not to attract other insects.

2. Disinfect nesting areas with strong bactericides.

3. Block the accesses with silicone sealant or steel wool, which rodents cannot gnaw on. Our products like Stiff Paste ACTO work quickly, which often makes it possible to find corpses before they decompose in inaccessible places, as the rodent often tries to get out to drink or breathe before succumbing.

Comparative analysis: Which vector to choose? (Dough, Block or Grain)

To use our product database properly, you need to understand the "vector":

• The Dough (e.g. Pat'Bait): It is the most appetizing product. Rich in fats, it attracts rodents from a distance. To be used primarily inside homes.

• The Block (e.g. Blocks Acto): It is the most resistant. Ideal for outdoors, cellars and wood storage areas. It often has a central hole to be fixed in a box.

• Grain / Cereal (e.g. Corn or Oat Bait): It's the most natural. Ideal for field rats, field mice or when rodents are used to looting grain reserves (farms, chicken coops).

The detection script: How do I know if the treatment is working?

A successful struggle follows a precise timetable. Day 1 to 3: Observation and installation of the first posts. Use Cereal Mix to test palatability. Day 4 to 7: If the cereal is eaten, take it to the next level with the Canadian Rat Poison. This is the moment when mortality begins. Week 2: Reduction of noise and traces. If consumption continues in the same way, you are facing a massive colony. Reload the stations with Strong Infestation Paste. Week 3: Total cessation of consumption. It was the signal of victory. Proceed with the complete cleaning and installation of Ultrasonic Repellents to maintain the healthy area.

Why trust Multitanks expertise?

Rodent control is a profession. By offering brands such as ACTO and Caussade, we guarantee active ingredient concentrations that comply with the legislation while being extremely effective. Our range covers 100% of needs: from small house mice to resistant sewer rats, from ecological trapping to chemical shock treatment.

Don't wait until the infestation is out of control. Every day that rodents gain is a day when they reproduce (a mouse can have up to 8 litters per year). By ordering your rat control kits and your specific products now on our shop, you are choosing peace of mind and safety for your home.