As the weather cools as it has now, it’s a good idea to start thinking about rodent-proofing your property.

Rodents are bad news. They cause damage to property, leading to costly repairs and potential safety hazards, says Gallagher national key account lead Rod Johnson.

They carry diseases and contaminate food and water supplies. In Australia, they pose a great risk to agricultural infrastructure, with one Australian farmer losing up to $130,000 in grain due to the mouse plague in 2021, despite perimeter baiting and laying traditional traps around the property.

Gallagher Goodnature rodent traps are the smarter way of controlling rats
and mice on farms and sheds without harming pets or wildlife.

And while rodent damage is devastating for Australian farmers and their properties, Mr Johnson said traditional methods of rat baiting can be just as costly. “Traditional rodenticides can directly harm native wildlife and domestic animals, and secondary poisoning can have a disastrous impact on local ecosystems, passing rodenticide up the food chain.”

He said Goodnature A24 Smart Traps from Gallagher are safe, effective, and 100% toxin-free. They automatically reset themselves, killing rodents and pests one after another, delivering an instant and humane kill.

“It’s fairly simple. Smart Traps attract rodents with a sweet-smelling paste, and once the trap detects a rodent inside, it fires the trap, knocking the pest on the head for an instant kill. Then, it automatically resets to continue attracting pests.

“Smart Traps are made to be used anywhere. They can be used on hardworking farms but are also safe enough for backyards and indoor use around kids and pets.

“Goodnature is a certified B Corp, with a mission to support rewilding and help biodiversity thrive. When a Goodnature trap kills a rodent, it is often then eaten by birds, cats, and other predators, promoting a more safe and sustainable food chain – without the rodenticide,” Mr Johnson said.

“Pretty smart, right? But it gets smarter.

“The Goodnature Smart Cap monitors the trap 24/7, and records data each time a pest is killed: including the date, time, and air temperature.

“This information can be accessed via the Goodnature app, giving a holistic view of the performance of the trap and details about when rats are most active. It also sends an alert when the paste or CO2 needs replenishing, so the user can ensure constant pest control.”

Mr Johnson said he is excited about the product, saying, “being another smart solution to protect your property and equipment, Goodnature is long-term automatic pest control made easy. With 24/7 monitoring, you know what your trap has been up to.

“The Smart Cap keeps count of each mouse or rats your trap has killed. Even if you haven’t seen any pests under your trap, you know how many you’re catching. The Goodnature app also notifies you when you need to replace your paste and CO2 gas, keeping your trap fresh and ready for action.

“If you haven’t tried Smart Traps before, now’s the time. Not only is it the safer and more humane way to trap rodents, but it’s also more effective and low maintenance.

“They can be used in around houses, sheds on farms, or in the backyard. Goodnature Smart Traps are the more convenient and reliable way to curb rodents around your property.”

Goodnature rodent smart traps are available from rural supplies outlets.