Rodent Control With Mauki; Searching Out The Rodent Run; Using The Machine; Monitoring Gas Distribution - Mauki GX200 Mode D'emploi

7. Rodent Control with MAUKI

There are 10 key principles that constitute the secret to success.

7.1 Searching Out the Rodent Run

Search out the rodent run with the probe and open up a hole approx. 5cm in diameter. NOTE: The
device may only be used in the open air. Using it in enclosed spaces incorporates an acute risk of
carbon monoxide poisoning.

7.2 Using the Machine

Attach the dome-shaped cover and press down securely. Allow the engine to run at full throttle for
approx. 5 minutes. NOTE: Only open the petrol tap once the dome-shaped cover is firmly pressed
down on to the ground.

7.3 Monitoring Gas Distribution

If there is an adjacent run, carry out a precise check on whether all the passageways are filled with
fumes (check for rising fumes, it may be necessary to check with the probe). For purposes of iden-
tifying exactly where the fumes are, the system requires the addition of 2% diesel. The addition of
diesel or oil has no effect on the action of the device. This serves only to mark out the rodent runs.
NOTE: The operator must always stand upwind of the dome-shaped cover. There must be no other
persons – especially children or pets – in the vicinity.

7.4 Preparing the next Rodent Run

During the 5 minute running time you can search out the next run and make the necessary preparations.
Use the probe rod to mark the hole. If very large runs are involved (often up to 50 metres in length) we
recommend placing the dome-shaped cover at 2 – 3 locations.

7.5 Change of Location

In the interests of operator safety, it is essential that, in the event of a change of location,that the
petrol tap to the auxiliary tank is closed. This will ensure that fume development is impeded. Lift the
dome-shaped cover, hang it on the machine and close the hole immediately with the foot so that the
fumes cannot escape. Move the machine to the new location and place the dome-shaped cover over
the previously prepared hole and open auxiliary tap.

7.6 Destroying the Runs

Go back to the previously fumigated run and tread on all mounds and passageways constructed by
the rodents to close. By so doing you will ensure that any migrating rodents are unable to find any
open passageways that they can use. If a rodent happens to become entrenched despite this, it will
need to push up fresh earth to create new passageways. In the event, these will be readily identifia-
ble and a second attempt made at refumigation.

7.7 Classification and Procedure

Always fumigate over a wide area. If possible, encourage your neighbours to join in. On hillside loca-
tions always commence fumigation from the top (gases are heavier than air). Where there are stret-
ches of woodland or banks of streams adjacent, then you should start here and work in the direction
of open meadow land because this is where the rodents will often keep an escape route open.
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