Intelligent equipment for controlling rats and mice

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1 Intelligent equipment for controlling rats and mice High-tech environmentally friendly rodent control

2 A rodent free environment for all Rats and mice are on the increase; they are a public health risk as vectors of disease and the damage they cause to sewers, property and goods amounts to millions each year. People have a right to live safe and secure with no fear of coming into contact with rodents. WiseCon s high-tech intelligent, rodent control programs are used to rid areas of both rats and mice, quickly and without the use of poisons. In Scandinavia one of the objectives of the Ministry of the Environment is to use the latest technology to limit the use of poison, in order to avoid resistance and reduce the risk of unacceptable side effects. (According to a report from the University of Aarhus (2010) anticoagulants have been found in % of the Danish birds of prey, owls and small predators) Ever since its arrival in Europe by trading ship from Asia in the 18th century, the brown rat has spread disease to humans and animals and caused serious economic damage to goods and property. Likewise the house mouse is also thought to have originated in Central Asia and has spread damage and disease throughout the world through trade and commerce. The development of anticoagulant rodenticides in the early 1950s revolutionised rodent control and for a few years control was possible, however the initial success did not continue; throughout the world rats and mice are becoming increasingly resistant to these toxins. WiseCon s experience with local authorities, housing associations, hospitals, businesses, etc. clearly indicates that there is both an environmental and an economic advantage to be gained in preventing the spread of rats and mice by controlling them in an environmentally friendly manner. This is crucial to the future of pest control. The use of environmentally sound methods supports new EU-legislation which will be imposed in the coming years on Member States in order to reduce the use of harmful products, including rodenticide poisons. With WiseCon s poison-free intelligent traps, rats can be eliminated from the sewer system and rats and mice controlled above ground, ensuring a sustainable environment and allowing people to live without the fear of coming into contact with rodents. Environment and Legislation The need for environmentally friendly rodent control is high on the agenda in Europe. Growing resistance to rodenticides in many areas, the risk of secondary poisoning to predators and prey and the harm caused to certain aquatic organisms are three of the main concerns. New legislation is coming into force requiring in some cases that second generation anticoagulants only be used as a last resort and that rodent control in the future be focused on a more comprehensive and modern approach. Animal Welfare WiseCon use no pesticides or poisons. The traps are designed to exploit the natural instincts and behaviour of rodents. Rodenticides pose a serious threat to the environment; thousands of tonnes are used, often indiscriminately, every year. Poisons are proving to be ineffective in controlling the spread of rodents, whilst causing suffering and a slow painful death. WiseCon s products are designed to kill rodents quickly and effectively. In order to ensure this, the traps have been developed in collaboration with the National Pest Infestation Laboratory in Denmark and tested and approved by The Federal Environmental Agency in Berlin, Germany. About WiseCon A pair of rats can, under favourable conditions, produce over 800 offspring in a year. The female is pregnant for days and gives birth to between 8 and 12 young. The female reaches maturity 5 weeks after birth - males after 8 weeks. Rats can live for up to 4 years in captivity, but a wild rat rarely lives longer than 1 year. Rats can be up to 55 cm in length from nose to tail and can weigh more than 500gr. WiseCon is an international company that since 2008 has specialised in intelligent and long term, sustainable high-tech solutions for 100% poison free pest control. WiseCon is a world leader in high-tech pest control and WiseCon s products are used not only in Scandinavia but are in demand by a steadily growing number of countries, throughout the world. All WiseCon s products are developed, designed, manufactured, tested and distributed from the factory in Denmark. They are protected by comprehensive world patents. WiseCon s products and methods have been approved and developed in close cooperation with experts from the National Pest Infestation Laboratory. WiseCon works in close collaboration with pest control companies, housing associations, local authorities, facilities management companies and sewer maintenance companies. Collaboration with experts in sewer systems and rodent behaviour is essential. WiseCon has its headquarters and production facilities in Helsinge on Zealand in Denmark. At WiseCon we have a clear message: WiseCon A/S employs over 40 people and has distributors and agents worldwide. We make a measurable difference

3 Unique monitoring and infestation protection Wise-I is the latest development in WiseCon s non-toxic intelligent rodent control concept. The patented Wise-I system uses cutting edge technology to effectively monitor the activity of rats and mice, and protect against infestation in and around buildings. Wise-I Wise-I is a wireless system for use in and around buildings that both monitors rodent activity and protects against them entering the building or gaining a foothold in the area. It s ideal for use in food processing and manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, as well as in and around apartment blocks, hospitals, schools, government properties and many other areas. Only traps which have recorded a catch or activity need be emptied or inspected, reducing labour costs significantly. Companies that are required to prove compliancy with International Food Standards or other similar stringent pest control standards can provide evidence of effective 24/7 rodent control through WisePlan. Info With a Wise-I system installed you re ensured full control and a 24/7 overview of any rodent activity. It takes advantage of rodent s instinctive need to seek cover and protection. Wise-I units are modern and discreet in design and blend naturally with the surroundings without attracting undue attention. Wise-I Master is wall mounted indoors, the SIM card is installed and the unit connected directly to the main 230v electric circuit. In the case of a power failure, the master has a built-in rechargeable back-up battery. Both Wise-I Trap and Wise-I Pir use four pieces of lithium 3,6 V AA batteries each and have very low power consumption. Both units send an alarm by SMS, and WisePlan when it is time to change batteries. Wise-I Trap can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, allowing the trap to easily be placed against walls, under machinery and equipment, on racks and shelves etc. Wise-I Wise-I Master Wise-I Master consists of a single master control box, which connects and controls up to 50 units in a wireless grid; either Wise-I Traps, Wise-I Pir (sensors) or a combination of the two. Wise-I Master forwards information from traps and sensors to WisePlan over the mobile network. Only Wise-I Master requires a SIM card and 230v mains connection. The whole system communicates in a unique manner. Traps and sensors are linked wirelessly with each other, thus creating an uninterrupted grid network. This gives the Wise-I system great flexibility and an outstanding range, allowing a single system to cover a very wide area. Wise-I Pir Wise-I Pir has two separate functions, and can be either a monitoring device or a range extender. It can be used as a monitoring device to detect rodent activity in the vicinity of the sensor, around 2 metres. Used in this way it s ideal for, server rooms, cable runs, electrical cabinets, ceiling and floor voids, food or sensitive equipment stores or other areas that are only inspected with difficulty or infrequently. It can also be mounted directly onto traditional bait and spring trap boxes to monitor any activity inside the box. As a range extender it duplicates and forwards a signal between two Wise-I units that are otherwise outside the range of each other. Used as a monitor Wise-I Pir communicates wirelessly via other Wise-I units, just like Wise-I Traps. If the sensor is triggered a message is immediately forwarded by SMS, and WisePlan to whoever is responsible allowing action to be taken immediately. Environmental and Animal Welfare Wise-I Trap Wise-I Trap functions on two levels. It can both catch and kill rats and mice quickly, humanely and efficiently; whilst at the same time it can detect and monitor any rodent activity in the near vicinity of the trap, around 2-3 metres from the sensor. When caught or when a rodent has activated the monitor Wise-I Trap forwards the information wirelessly via other Wise-I units in the grid to Wise-I Master, which in turn forwards the message by SMS, and WisePlan to whoever is responsible. The trap s ID and location is reported allowing action to be taken immediately. The non-toxic Wise-I system - is a sustainable, longterm, hygienic solution an integral part of the WiseCon concept. Wise-I Trap s unique design ensures that rats and mice always enter the trap in the same manner and are eliminated quickly, humanely and efficiently. Wise-I Trap has been assessed and tested by the German Ministry of the Environment s Pest laboratory. They concluded that Wise-I Traps are 100 percent effective and officially approved them as being in the category of pest control products which are labelled as the most effective, humane and in accordance with animal welfare standards. Scan the QR code to see a demonstation

4 Getting rid of rats in the sewer WiseTrap The patented high-tech WiseTrap sets a brand new standard for fast and effective control of rats in sewers; the trap continuously monitors the situation and forwards the data via a SIM card, directly to smart phones or computers so that a systematic control program for the sewer system can be planned and carried out. Traps can be quickly and easily moved, allowing speedy adjustment if conditions change. A programmed clean out with WiseTraps provides the best basis for rapid and effective control of even high infestations; rats in the focus area will be eradicated and their numbers kept down. The Gate keeper remains in position once the area has been cleared of rats; this ensures that there can be no re-infestation from the main sewer. The Gate keeper will always register some activity as rats from the main sewer try to re-enter the area. WiseTrap is easily installed in a standard manhole. Two sensors at the base of the spring loaded trap measure temperature and a pattern of movement. The mechanism only fires on identification of a rat. If the trap identifies a rat, blunt spears shoot from the base of the trap killing the rat instantly. The spears automatically retract into the cylinder housing and the trap is re-set ready to fire again. The dead rodent is washed away by the normal flow in the system; it does not cause any obstruction or restrict the flow. If a sewer system beneath an apartment block, a hospital, a retail outlet, restaurant or a business, is to be cleared of rats, it must be done systematically, using a clearly-defined strategy based on the drawings of the sewer system. To begin with the area is isolated with a WiseTrap positioned between the area to be cleaned out and the main sewer line. Fig. 1 we call this trap the Gate keeper WiseTraps are then installed in the manholes farthest away from the Gate keeper as Clean out traps. Fig. 2 Once the Clean out traps record no activity they can then be moved in toward the Gate keeper. Fig. 3 and 4. This procedure is repeated until we have cleaned out the area and we reach the Gate keeper at the main sewer line. The Clean out traps can be removed and set to work in another area. WiseTrap Fig. 1 The area is isolated using a WiseTrap permanently positioned as a Gate keeper Fig. 2 WiseTraps are then installed in the manholes farthest away from the Gate keeper Fig. 3 and 4 Once these traps record no activity in the area they can then be moved in toward the Gate keeper. This procedure is repeated until we have cleaned out the area and we reach the Gate keeper at the main sewer line Fig. 5 and 6 The Gate keeper remains in position once the area has been cleared of rats; this ensures that there can be no re-infestation from the Urban sewers are the perfect manmade rat habitat. Here they have food, water, safety and a stable temperature. The WiseTrap is designed to eliminate rats quickly and effectively in their own environment, i.e. where they feel most secure. Rats can cause serious damage to the sewer system, eliminating them ensures a longer service life for and less maintenance of the sewer. By installing WiseTraps in infested areas prior to sewer renovation, we can remove rats that would otherwise flee and escape from the sewer and cause a nuisance on the surface in homes and businesses. If you live in a rat infested area, then install a WiseTrap at the boundary manhole. The investment is negligible compared to the cost of renovation after a rat attack. WiseTrap has been tested by biologists at The Federal Environmental Agency in Berlin, Germany. It was declared 100 percent effective, received official approval and is now registered under the category of pest control traps which are deemed to be the most effective, humane and meet the most stringent animal welfare standards. Rats do not normally live in the larger sewer pipes but prefer the smaller branches of the sewer, close to food sources, benches, inspection chambers and dryer parts of the network. WiseTrap fits all drain and sewer systems with a diameter of 100 mm (internal diameter) and up to 250 mm. The trap can Control: be installed in the pipes of clay, concrete or Well: Electronic From Ø 315 mm PVC, and in all manholes of over 315 mm dia. A specially adapted WiseTrap Pipe is also Mounting: from the surface In the sewer pipe available that can be installed onto metal Power supply: 12 V sewer pipes that connect buildings directly to the main sewer Battery capacity: 3 months Weight excl. Battery: Approx. 9 kg * Length: 297 mm* Width: 364 mm* Height: 785 mm* WiseTrap consists of a spring loaded killing device and a control box. The trap can be installed and removed from the surface without the need to enter the sewer; this is done using special installation rods. The control box and battery are suspended close to the surface on a specially designed hanger, enabling easy access for programming and maintenance. *Depending on the trap size. For further information please ask for data sheet. Scan the QR code to see a demonstation.

5 1. Rotten går ind 1. Rotten i fælden går ind i fælden og aktiverer følerne. og aktiverer følerne. og aktiverer følerne. Getting rid of rodents above ground 1. Rotten går 1. ind Rotten i fælden går ind i fælden og aktiverer følerne. 2. Elevatoren 2. kører Elevatoren op til elektroden kører op til elektroden og rotten får stød. og rotten får stød. 2. Elevatoren 2. kører Elevatoren op til elektroden kører op til elektroden og rotten får stød. og rotten får stød. WiseBox WiseBox is a multi-catch surface trap, which is placed in areas where rodents are active. Positioning the WiseBox requires knowledge of rodent behaviour; it s typically placed along the sides of buildings and other places where they feel secure. WiseBox takes advantage of rodent s innate urge to seek safety and protection; it is effective against both rats and mice. When a rodent enters the WiseBox it activates a sensor, the trap closes and the rodent is killed quickly and efficiently with an electrical current. The body is deposited in a plastic bag in a closed container; the trap then returns to the start position and rearms ready for the next catch. WiseBox can be used indoors or outdoors. Rats and mice are 3. Elevatoren 3. kører Elevatoren videre og kører videre og 4. Elevatoren 4. kører Elevatoren til udgangsposition. 1. The rodent enters the trap and 2. The elevator moves kører up to til udgangsposition. thought of as commensal rodents because of their close asso-aflevereciation with human activity, in urban areas they live and breed given an electric shock. rotten activates afleverer i spanden. the rotten sensors. i spanden. the Rotten electrode ligger and i Rotten spanden. the rodent ligger is i spanden. 3. Elevatoren 3. kører Elevatoren videre og kører videre og 4. Elevatoren 4. kører Elevatoren til udgangsposition. kører til udgangsposition. in cellars, sheds, stables, factories, feed stores, and apartment blocks, anywhere they can benefit from our life afleverer rotten afleverer i spanden. rotten i spanden. Rotten ligger Rotten i spanden. ligger i spanden. styles. With a SIM card WiseBox can communicate with mobile phones, the internet and WisePlan. Without, it requires regular inspection. With a SIM card it can be programmed to send a SMS when one or more rodents are captured or when the bucket is full and ready to be emptied. Operation and operating statistics can be followed on WisePlan ensuring effective and systematic treatment. WiseBox has been tested by biologists at The Federal Environmental Agency in Berlin, Germany. It was declared 100 percent effective, received official approval and is now registered under the category of pest control traps which are deemed to be the most effective, humane and meet the most stringent animal welfare standards. WiseBox WiseBox is available in several models. With and without solar panels. Battery or 230 V. Intelligent - with a SIM card or unintelligent (without SIM card). Control: Electronic Location Along the wall Assembly: Ground anchors or screws Power supply: 12 V Battery capacity: 3 months Weight excl. Battery: 7 kg Length: 385 mm Width: 230 mm Height: 430mm For further information please ask for data sheet. 3. The elevator continues, the lid opens and the dead rodent is deposited in the bucket. 4. The elevator returns to its start position and re-arms ready for the next rodent. If you want to avoid problems with rats and mice and the consequent risk of serious infection and costly damage, here are some tips. Install steel mesh over vents on waste pipes. Grids over floor drains should be stainless steel and screwed in place. Be aware that piles of rubbish, compost heaps and bird feeders all attract rodents. Make sure that doors and windows fit tightly to their frames. Plug any open waste pipes when doing construction work. Repair cracks and crevices in the foundation and facade. Always close old unused sewer and drain pipes. Check regularly that your manholes and sewer pipes are intact and functioning. Get a TV-inspection of the system every 5-6 years and repair any damage immediately. Always get a licensed drain engineer to carry out any sewer repairs. Follow these tips and make it difficult for rodents to thrive. Scan the QR code to see a demonstation.

6 Monitoring ensures effective control WiseCam WiseCam is an infrared surveillance camera which can be used to monitor the movement and whereabouts of rats and mice in sewers, manholes, attics, basements - or wherever the rodents may be. WiseCam can be installed before, during or after treatments using the WiseTrap and / or WiseBox. The camera continuously records rodent activity, providing a constant overview of the situation. By using WiseCam it s possible to determine the most effective strategy, allowing quick adjustments to be made if conditions change. Pest management based on WiseCam recordings, together with WiseTrap and / or WiseBox provides the best basis for a swift and effective extermination of even heavy infestations. Rats in the sewer filmed with WiseCam. Recordings can be viewed and evaluated directly on WiseCam s built-in screen. All recordings are stored on a standard SD card which can be removed and plugged into a PC where they can be easily ed as documentation or evidence. The camera is simple to use and easy to install. For sewer recordings WiseCam is hung on a hanger at the top of the inspection well; making the camera easy to access and service. For recordings above ground WiseCam can be placed almost anywhere e.g. in attics, cellars, warehouses, storerooms, cable runs etc. and used to determine the whereabouts of rodents as they forage and move around the area allowing you to define a control strategy to suit the situation. Rats and mice are vectors of more than 50 serious diseases, including Salmonella, Hepatitis, E. coli bacteria and influenza and rats can carry the potentially fatal Weil s disease. By removing rats and mice you remove the risk of infection spreading to humans and pets. WiseCam reveals the nocturnal activity of a rat in a store room. WiseCam WiseCam has an inbuilt screen where images can be viewed directly. WiseCam emits infrared light to measure temperature and movement and can capture pictures in pitch darkness. Images are stored on a standard SD card and can taken out and used on a PC. With WiseCam software installed its possible to edit and store recordings and to forward them as documentation by . WiseCam has three recording modes. 1. Continuous - records without interruption. 2. Motion records ONLY when motion is detected. 3. PIR records ONLY when both movement and a raised temperature is detected. Both motion and PIR record ONLY when activity is detected, this avoids wasted footage recording no movement or movement other than rodent activity. In PIR mode, WiseCam has up to 30 day s battery capacity, and in continuous and motion modes the battery has a capacity of around 3 days. Control: Electronic Well: From Ø 315 mm Mounting: On hanger Power: 12 V Weight excl. Battery: 2 kg Length: 255 mm Width: 239 mm Height: 361 mm For further information please ask for data sheet. Scan the QR code to see a demonstation.

7 Wise-I - new opportunities WiseCon Concept Wise-I is the rodent control system of the future. The system is active 24/7, extremely flexible and user friendly and can be used in almost all situations where control and monitoring against rats and mice is required. Create a safe environment using Wise-I as your control system. Wise Is has a unique grid-link communication system. When a rat or mouse is caught, or is active near a trap or sensor unit, the information is forwarded wirelessly from one unit to the next, until reaching the Wise-I Master ; which in turn transmits the message through the WisePlan SMS and . With corner mounted Wise-I Pir, Wise-I Pir wall mounts, Wise-I Pir mouse monitors and the Wise-I Trap that can be placed both flat or on end; the Wise-I system offers countless combinations that can be used to create the right system for the situation. WiseCon offers a comprehensive range of products - a total solution to prevent, combat and eliminate rats and mice anywhere, both in the sewer and on the surface. Through WisePlan we gather all the operating information from WiseCon s products in one system. All administration, documentation and planning are centrally controlled, which gives an overview of all upcoming, ongoing and completed actions and activities concerning rodent control. Problem areas can be identified and treatment can be swiftly adapted to meet the situation. WiseCam can help identify the extent of pest problems before any action is taken and treatment can be monitored and adjusted as necessary and recorded continuously throughout the process until the problem is resolved WiseTrap eliminates rats systematically and effectively in the sewers. WiseBox eliminates rats and mice systematically and effectively above ground. Wise-I provides preventive control against rats and mice through effective trapping and monitoring on the surface. WisePlan WiseCam With Wise-I Pir corner mounts, Wise-I Pir wall mounts, Wise-I Pir mouse adapters and the Wise-I Trap that can be placed both flat or on end; the Wise-I system offers countless combinations that can be used to create the right system for the situation. Wise-I WiseTrap Wise-I Pir corner mount WiseBox Wise-I Pir mouse adapter Wise-I Pir wall mount Based on information from the software program WisePlan, WiseCon has collected a large amount of data since This means that we can continuously develop new products and improve and optimise our existing ideas based on the latest knowledge in the fight against rats and mice. WiseCon is the world leading manufacturer of intelligent equipment for controlling rats and mice.

8 WisePlan Technique, communication and documentation Technology is now beginning to have a great impact on pest control, steadily improving rodent control methods both in the sewer system as well as on the surface. WiseTrap, WiseBox and Wise-I all communicate via the mobile network. Alarms can be programmed to be forwarded to individual technicians, offices or customers. For example, should a trap be: Emptied? Moved to another location? Battery charged? Trap serviced? Etc. This information together with all other data such as the history, operating conditions and statistics are collected and stored in the software program WisePlan which can be accessed through an individual login code by mobile phone, tablet or PC. Purchasing WiseCon s products includes access to the online software program WisePlan, which is the program that all traps and units forward information to. WisePlan contains your entire trap and unit history e.g. shots fired, operating conditions, battery condition, alarms and location. It s the ideal tool for planning, coordinating and administering your system and for scheduling future actions. Pest control is all about controlling pests. The information you receive from WiseCon s traps and units allows you to work efficiently and manage time and resources in the most effective manner. All devices are active 24/7 and have a heart beat which means that if there is no communication you will receive an alarm. You can rest assured that all devices are active without having to spend valuable time inspecting poison baits every few weeks. It also means that only traps having reported activity or are in need of service need be inspected. GPS is built in, so that you can always see exactly on Google maps where the traps and units are located. This is very useful as anyone; a colleague or a new technician can inspect traps without having to spend time tryig to locate them first. Rat s teeth grow more than 1 cm per month and can gnaw in anything softer than glass and iron. Communication A built-in modem allows you to follow and manage the situation On a daily basis. Both rats and mice are omnivorous and will feed on most things we or pets consume, but grains and seeds are their familiar and natural foods. There are examples of rats that have survived for a long time on a diet consisting of canvas bags and candles. Rats need 40ml. water a day to survive; using water can be a good way to attract them to the WiseBox, they prefer fresh water. Unlike rats, mice can survive with little or no free water, although they readily drink when it s available. They obtain their water from the food they eat. The rat has an extremely flexible body. It can climb, swims well, dives well, and even large rats can get through a hole of only 2 cm wide. Mice are quick, agile creatures and due to their small size quite secretive, they can get through a hole of only 1 cm wide. Traps forward data via the mobile network. History, operational data and statistics can be sent directly to a mobile phone, tablet or PC. Analysis of the data gathered allows you to optimise resources for better efficiency. Scan the QR code to see a demonstation.

9 The world leading manufacturer of intelligent equipment for controlling rats and mice We make a measurable difference WiseCon A/S Skovgaardsvej 25 DK-3200 Helsinge CVR DK [email protected]