The Advantage of Trapping with iQ
Trapping is a fundamental part of any rodent management program. Each capture makes an immediate difference in controlling an infestation and serves as an effective, non-toxic solution.
However, servicing standard traps is labor-intensive. They’re often placed in hard-to-reach places – like drop ceilings and crawlspaces – which makes routine checks challenging. Technicians need to check every trap, every time, which is frustrating if there have been no captures.
That’s why Bell continues to expand its smart rodent trapping solutions within the iQ product line, including its latest addition: the new Mouse iQ smart mouse snap trap.
Mouse iQ is everything you want in a mouse trap, with the added power of timesavings, safety improvements, rodent activity timestamps, and more.
iQ has a trap for every situation
iQ products, powered by Bell Sensing Technologies (BST), are smart rodent control devices that detect and record rodent activity. Each device has integrated Bluetooth technology, so pest control professionals (PMPs) can check traps with their smart device from up to 100 feet away.
This means PMPs save time and don’t have to crawl into cramped or dangerous places only to find an empty trap. A recent time study conducted at Bell’s 600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and warehouse found that PMPs can service accounts set with iQ devices 78% faster compared to those set with standard traps and bait stations.
After each visit, all rodent activity is automatically uploaded to the free Bell Sensing portal where it’s formatted into easy-to-read reports. These reports break down the rodent activity data into peak times, activity frequency, activity hotspots, and more.
iQ has three smart traps available:
- T-Rex iQ: This rat snap trap has fierce, interlocking jaws to ensure captures. The trap also has a removable bait cup, which makes it easy for PMPs to replace attractant without having the trap set. The traps can be used alone, in pairs, or placed in many of Bell’s tamper-resistant bait stations.
- 24/7 iQ: The 24/7 iQ is a multiple-catch mouse trap and is ideal for trapping indoors, especially near exterior doors. The trap has a sleek design that allows it to blend in with any environment, and utilizes polycarbonate plastic for rust-free durability. 24/7 iQ can also hold Trapper LTD disposable glue boards for quick clean-up.
- Mouse iQ: This smart mouse trap is Bell’s latest addition to the iQ lineup.
Easy-to-use technology – now in a mouse trap
Mouse iQ has all the benefits of iQ – timesavings, rodent activity data tracking, and trend analysis – in a mouse trap.
Mouse iQ’s size makes it so technicians can target mice exactly where they travel. Whether that’s heat registers, drop ceilings, rafters or other crawl spaces, Mouse iQ fits wherever PMPs need to target infestations.
Because technicians can check traps from a distance, Mouse iQ improves workplace safety. Each year, 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries in America, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Thanks to iQ, PMPs don’t need to climb ladders to check empty traps – avoiding unnecessary injuries.
Mouse iQ can be used in many of Bell’s tamper-resistant bait stations, and they can also be used alone or in pairs at accounts.
Patrick Lynch, Bell’s Chief Commercial Officer and President of Bell Sensing Technologies, said one of his goals is to change rodent control for the better by offering PMPs innovative products that solve their most pressing challenges.
“Those who want to experience the solutions that using rodent monitoring and iQ products provide now have access to that technology in rat and mouse bait stations, mouse multiple-catch traps, and rat and mouse snap traps,” he said.
Smart Traps: The Future of Rodent Control
Smart traps are redefining the rodent control industry by combining cutting-edge technology with practical benefits for PMPs and their clients.
By embracing these innovations, pest control businesses experience extreme timesavings, unlock new opportunities for growth, and improving safety – all while offering superior service.
Whether it’s with the 24/7 iQ multiple-catch mouse trap, T-Rex iQ rat snap trap or the new Mouse iQ mouse snap trap, Bell has PMPs covered with the best timesaving tools that make pest control easier and service better.
