Glue Pad Features and Selection Criteria
Rat pads consist of heavy-duty cardboard or plastic trays coated with non-drying, high-tack synthetic adhesive. Because they contain no chemical rodenticides, they present no secondary poisoning hazard to barn owls, cats, or farm animals.
Using non-chemical sticky traps eliminates the risk of poisoned rodents dying in hidden grain crevices.
- Adhesive grade: Look for industrial-grade, non-drying adhesives capable of holding heavy adult roof rats (Rattus rattus) and Norway rats.
- Cardboard vs plastic trays: Plastic trays resist water and grease in damp feed stores, whereas foldable cardboard pads allow customized placement in narrow runways.
- Temperature stability: Quality glue pads maintain sticky adhesion across wide seasonal temperature fluctuations without melting or hardening.
- Commercial rates: Market rates depend on tray size, adhesive thickness, and bulk packaging; consult local agricultural retailers for current quotes.
Strategic Placement and Humane Handling
Rodents rely on whiskers and body contact to navigate along walls; placing glue boards centrally in open rooms rarely captures cautious pests.
Regular daily inspection ensures humane dispatch and maintains warehouse biosecurity standards.
- Place boards flush against perimeter walls, behind feed sacks, and adjacent to burrows where rodent droppings or rub-marks are observed.
- Avoid placing in dusty or wet areas; place boards inside cardboard tunnel shelters to prevent dust from desensitizing the glue surface.
- Inspect traps twice daily; trapped rodents should be dispatched humanely per local animal welfare guidelines.
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Common questions
Are rat glue pads safe to use around food and grain storage?
Yes, glue pads contain no toxic chemicals, making them safe for food godowns, kitchens, and feed mills where poisons are prohibited.
How can I remove glue if a pet or non-target animal touches a glue pad?
Apply common vegetable oil or baby oil liberally to dissolve the synthetic glue, then wash gently with warm soapy water.
Where should rat glue pads be placed for best results?
Place them directly along interior walls, behind storage sacks, near entry doors, and along known rodent runways.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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