Bait Stations
Now Available
In working to assist
in the extermination of rodents on the Key, the BKIA Board of Directors
has allocated the funds and purchased bait stations for the community.
The Board believes, with the cooperation and participation of neighbors,
the current rodent infestation will be eliminated.
Please note: as the bait stations were purchased with BKIA
funds, only those Bird Key members who have paid their dues may obtain
them from the Bird Key Office.
Procedures
- BKIA members, or
their agents, may obtain 1 bait station for each Bird Key property
owned, from Sheila at the Bird Key Office. Office hours are Monday
through Friday, 10:30 – 12:00 noon and 1:30 – 3:00.
- There are two sizes of bait stations:
- Small for protected yards (fenced or
otherwise protected from use by domestic animals); and
- Large for unprotected yards.
- Please let Sheila
know which size you need.
- You will be asked to sign for the station and,
since they were purchased with members’ dues, Sheila must confirm that
your account is up to date before issuing the bait and station.
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Directions for Bait
Stations
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Sheila
will provide bait and written instructions for the first round of baiting.
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It is
necessary to check the stations frequently and re-bait as required.
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Additional bait may be purchased from
Bug Busters
5900
South Tamiami Trail (Highway 41)
Sarasota, FL 34236
922-1817
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Placement
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Place under fruit trees, near canals or under heavy
vegetation.
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Small sized stations must be secured from the wind.
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Safety
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Wash hands thoroughly after handling bait or bait station.
It is advisable to wear gloves.
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Dead Rodent
Disposal
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Do not touch dead rodents! Use shovel and a plastic bag to
remove dead rodents. Place dead rodents in a plastic bag and tie the bag
tightly. Dispose of in trash can.
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Please do not call Sheila for dead rodent disposal! She is not
permitted to perform this task.
CAUTION
Handle with due
diligence—the bait is POISON!
