What type of rodenticide is used primarily for monitoring populations?

The use of non-toxic baits in rodent control serves a specific purpose primarily focused on monitoring rodent populations rather than directly killing or controlling them. These baits are formulated without active toxic ingredients, allowing pest control professionals to observe and assess the level of rodent activity within an area. By using non-toxic baits, practitioners can gather valuable information about feeding behavior, population densities, and movement patterns of rodents without inducing immediate mortality. This monitoring is crucial for developing effective pest management strategies that ensure thorough understanding of the problem before implementing more lethal control methods.

In contrast, anticoagulants and acute toxins are designed for direct control of rodent populations, targeting their physiological functions to reduce or eliminate their numbers effectively. Conventional traps, while effective for capturing rodents, do not provide information on population activity over time in the way that non-toxic baits can. Thus, non-toxic baits are uniquely positioned as a tool for monitoring rather than immediate control.