The trend in pest control management for libraries has been to avoid
situations
that harm collections (e.g. spraying, etc ) and opt for things like
sticky pads that
catch critters.   The problem with "trace" indications is that there may
not be
a problem, that the critters have moved on.    Sticky pads at least
either trap or
help confirm the now absent or present problem.

I would not use poison bait as these bring about death but only where
the rats
are holed up and then you have an odor and removal problem.

Dean


Dean DeBolt
University Librarian, Special Collections
John C. Pace Library, University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL  32514-5750
850-474-2213
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From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Jeanne Gaunce
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:49 AM
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Subject: eliminating rodents

HELP

Upon returning from SAA, I found traces of rodents in my collection! I
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ed 
current advice on what to do!  Do I buy traps or have physical services
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spray? I really don't want to use anything that would damage the rest of
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our collection or staff (chemicals).


Right now I am doing some research on the subject, but need to address
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e 
problem ASAP. I checked the listserv archives because I thought it would
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have been addressed there, but didn't find much (I may have missed 
something).


Horror stories are welcome. 

Thank you for your assistance. 


Jeanne Gaunce, MLIS, CA
University Archivist/Reference Librarian
Cameron University
Lawton, OK 73505-6377
580-581-5565
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