To determine the effectiveness of a rodent baiting program, a technician should:

To assess the effectiveness of a rodent baiting program, it is crucial to monitor the consumption of the bait. By replacing bait as it is consumed, the technician ensures that there is always an available food source for the rodents, which allows for consistent monitoring of rodent activity. Regularly replenishing the bait shows whether rodents are being actively attracted to and feeding from the stations, thus providing insight into the level of rodent infestation and the overall success of the baiting strategy. This method enables the technician to gauge how quickly the bait is being taken, which can inform further actions, such as whether to continue with the current baiting approach, change the bait type, or alter the placement of bait stations.

While relocating bait stations that are not being visited, using multiple traps, or leaving bait stations unattended might seem practical, these methods do not directly provide information on the effectiveness of the baiting program. For example, relocating stations may simply change their visibility or accessibility without addressing whether the bait is attracting rodents. Similarly, using traps can provide a different form of assessment but does not specifically evaluate the consumption and effectiveness of the bait itself. Leaving bait stations unattended does not help in evaluating effectiveness, as it neglects the need for continual monitoring of bait consumption