While most people kick back and relax in the warmer months, rodents carry on causing problems. Activity may shift in the summer but it rarely stops. And as any pest controller will know, it only takes a few weeks of quiet for a small issue to become a much bigger one.
Summer offers the perfect window to keep on top of rodent pressures before peak season hits again. With more access to sites, quieter properties, and fewer emergency call-outs, it's an ideal time to focus on prevention, proofing, and long-term control strategies that benefit everyone involved.
Summer Rodent Activity: What to Watch
Rats and mice might become less visible indoors over the summer, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone. Warmer temperatures mean better breeding conditions, with more food sources outdoors, and more opportunity to nest undisturbed.
Grain stores, stables, sheds, garages, lofts, warehouses, and overgrown waste areas all offer perfect summer harbourage. If these spaces are left unchecked until autumn, infestations can build up quickly and catch people off guard when temperatures drop.
And with increased movement in and out of buildings during the summer months; doors propped open, farm machinery shifting, or event venues in use, there are even more opportunities for rodents to get in and set up camp.
Proofing and Prevention: Strengthening the First Line of Defence
Summer is often the best time for access to buildings and the materials needed for thorough proofing. Whether you're sealing up seasonal gaps or preparing properties before peak rodent season, there are a few standout tools that will help make the job easier.
Knitwire Mesh
Built specifically for pest professionals, Lodi's Knitwire Mesh is a stainless steel, corrosion-resistant mesh ideal for long-term exclusion work. Its flexibility means it can be shaped and cut to fit around awkward entry points such as air vents, pipe holes, cable routes, and brickwork gaps. Knitwire Mesh gives pest controllers a reliable option for closing off high-risk areas that could otherwise be exploited later in the year.
Anti-Rodent Sealant
Where gaps appear around walls, pipes, and structural joins, Lodi’s Anti-Rodent Sealant offers a clean and effective way to seal them up. It remains flexible over time, doesn’t shrink or crack, and contains metal shavings to prevent rodents chewing. Quick to apply and ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this sealant helps reinforce other proofing methods and slows down future intrusion.
Anti-Rodent Spray
The Racan Anti Rodent Spray is a specialised spray to protect electrical cabling and insulation materials from rodent attack for up to 6 months. Containing a specially formulated vaporised solution that once sprayed forms a protective film. Simply spray on the surface and rodents will no longer chew through or bite into the treated area. An ideal product for domestic and agricultural buildings as well as farm machinery and car engines where rodents might bite through cabling. Also effective against squirrel attack.
Targeted Control: Rodenticides When Needed
Even with the best proofing in place, there will still be instances when rodenticides are required. Choosing the right bait for the right setting is key, whether you're dealing with light activity that needs managing before it spreads or a more stubborn presence that requires a faster solution.
Lodi UK offers a one-stop-shop for rodent control, expertise and in-house technical advice. A comprehensive range of professional rodenticides, designed to target rodents swiftly and effectively. Best practice choosing the right products for your unique situation, infestation type and using products in the right way, you can eliminate rodents both safely and efficiently.
Key Lodi UK Professional Rodenticides:
Lodi’s Gems: No.1 supplier of professional use rodenticides. Lodi is the only UK manufacturer to offer three families of active ingredients. A choice of baits in single-feed & multi-feed formulations, offering an armoury of true alternatives for all year-round rodent control. Leading the way in sustainable pest control solutions with responsible recycling and colour by the bucketload. Your favourite rodent control range has been given a new look with our 100% recycled bait buckets helping to decrease Lodi UK’s plastic consumption by over 57% - that's baiting made better!
Ruby formulations ensure palatability, even in environments where rodents have access to ample food sources. This multi-feed bait is available in a choice of Block, Grain or Paste, making it versatile for use in bait stations. Its long lasting efficacy guarantees control in the toughest and most challenging situations, saving time and resources.
Learn more about Ruby Difenacoum Baits here
Jade is our other multi-feed option that combines effectiveness with flexibility. Excellent for more moderate infestations and/or as a follow up treatment to assure long-term rodent management. Jade is designed to appeal to a wide range of rodent species making it dependable and adaptable. Jade is a revolutionary formulation proven to consistently outperform ordinary baits on the market.
Learn more about Jade Bromadiolone Baits here
Sapphire, our single-feed killer, is powered by Brodifacoum, striking the perfect balance between potency and results. This special blend is available in Grain, Block and Paste bait variations, and will solve the toughest rat and mouse infestations with a formulation that appeals to both rodent species. Offering you peace of mind while effectively managing rodent issues.
Learn more about Sapphire Brodifacoum Baits here
Smart Timing, Stronger Control
Staying active in the summer helps prevent the kind of autumn surge that leads to pressure points later. It’s not just about immediate results; it's about setting the groundwork for smoother, more controlled management throughout the year.
For pest controllers working with clients in farming, food production, property management or hospitality, staying visible in summer also gives an opportunity to review what's working, spot early issues, and recommend prevention measures before more reactive work is needed.
Tools, Not Shortcuts
The combination of proofing, prevention, and targeted baiting is the backbone of rodent management. Each product in Lodi UK’s range is designed to support professionals with the tools to make each job more effective.
Whether you’re sealing a property, reinforcing outbuildings, monitoring movement, or reducing active populations, having access to a wide range of rodent control options puts you in a stronger position no matter the season.
Explore the Range
From our Knitwire Mesh to our Anti-Rodent Sealant and Spray, plus a full range of professional rodenticides, Lodi UK is here to support pest controllers with proven products that you know and can trust.
Rodents don’t take the summer off and neither does the job. Stay ready. Stay in control.
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