The Importance of Rodent Baiting

Rodents such as the Norway rat, roof rat and house mouse continue to pose a major threat to both urban and rural environments.

Beyond the damage they cause to crops, properties and food supplies, these pests also destroy critical habitats and threaten the survival of native flora and fauna. It's estimated that 25 million native birds are lost to predators every year. Taking on the challenge of controlling rodent populations is essential if future generations are to experience the sound of native birdsong across our landscapes. Rat populations can increase rapidly under the right conditions. Reaching sexual maturity in just nine weeks, two rats can multiply to around 1,250 in the space of a year. This rapid growth means it’s vital to act early and effectively.

Rodents are by no means limited to rural areas with many towns and cities also struggling with high populations. Fortunately, community groups are seeing growing success in controlling predators, with more and more native bird species returning to areas where effective rodent control is in place. One of the most efficient ways to control rodents across large areas is with bait. Compared to trapping, baiting covers more ground at lower cost and requires significantly less manpower to monitor. 

Now available to help with this effort is the Orion 7 in 1 Go Rodent Block—a powerful, ready-to-use bait solution for rats and mice. Each weather-resistant chocolate-scented block contains Brodifacoum at 50ppm, a potent active ingredient that kills on a single feed. Just one 20mg block can kill up to seven rats, making it one of the strongest and most efficient rodent control products on the market. With a pre-drilled hole for secure placement in bait stations, and MPI approval for use on farm dairies and dairy processing sites, Orion 7 in 1 Go Rodent Blocks offer a durable and dependable solution to help protect our native birds and environment. As always, following the label instructions is key to safe and effective use.