Protecting chicken coops and small farms from the presence of rats and mice is essential to ensure animal welfare and food safety. Infestations can in fact bring diseases, damage feed and compromise the entire management of the farm. Today there are modern, ecological and non-lethal solutions that allow rodents to be removed without risk to chickens, dogs, cats and children. In particular, the combined use of non-lethal mouse traps and ultrasonic rats is an effective, clean and sustainable approach.

Non-lethal mouse traps: safe, environmentally friendly and reusable

Non-lethal traps are the ideal choice for those who want a capture system that respects the animal and at the same time is safe for the surrounding environment.
Both our disposable traps and dome traps are made of non-toxic plastic, which is completely reusable and environmentally friendly. They do not use any poison and, for this reason, they are safe in the presence of children and pets. The standard trap allows you to catch one mouse at a time, while the dome model – equipped with two entrances – can capture two at the same time.

For more professional needs, our galvanized sheet metal repeated-catch trap offers superior performance. Equipped with two entrances and an up-and-over door, it traps mice inside without the use of toxic substances. The mechanism automatically resets after each capture, allowing multiple rodents to be managed continuously. It is available in three different sizes, so as to adapt to any type of chicken coop or warehouse.

Traps should always be placed along the rodents’ usual paths. They can be easily recognized because they look like dirt roads, or with chicken coop litter or pasture grass crushed to form a path. They should be placed so that the opening is along the way the animals travel, and checked daily. after capture and emptying, they must be well cleaned and any bait changed.

Rat-dead bait dispenser: safety first

When the level of infestation is high, it may unfortunately be necessary to resort to poisoned bait systems. Our galvanized sheet metal rat bait dispenser is the only product that does not trap the rodent, but is still completely safe for other animals. Thanks to the lid with safety key and the internal dividers, only the mouse can access the contents, and is forced to consume the poisoned food inside without being able to drag it elsewhere. As with traps, the dispenser should be positioned with the opening directly open on the rodents’ travel routes, to maximize the chance of them being found by rodents.

Rat traps and trapping cages

With larger rodents, such as rats, you can use cylindrical traps made of technopolymer, ecological, non-toxic and completely safe. They do not require poison and can be easily attached to walls, nets or beams. They are available in two sizes, ideal for both small and large environments.

We also have galvanized iron cage traps , offered in three sizes (small, medium and large). The closing door, connected to the bait system, is activated quickly ensuring safe and suffering-free catches. For special needs, we also provide traps for small predators with one or two entrances and specific traps for moles.

Ultrasonic rat removers: continuous prevention

To enhance the effectiveness of the traps, their use can be combined with our ultrasonic rodent remover, a tool that emits disturbing frequencies for mice and rats preventing them from settling in the area. Installed in chicken coops or feed storage environments, they dramatically reduce the risk of new infestations, keeping the area protected without the use of chemicals.

We certainly cannot underestimate the negative impact that mice and rats can have on the health of our animals and – why not! – on our finances, but with Novital by your side you can counter these unwelcome diners of your farm!