Rodenticide alternative
A proven, effective alternative to anticoagulant rodenticides - built for pest control professionals.
- 100% rodenticide-free rodent control with documented field results
- Multi-catch capability with sensor-triggered, CO₂-powered elimination
- Eliminates secondary poisoning of wildlife and pets
- Real-time monitoring and automated compliance documentation
- Designed to scale across portfolios as rodenticide-free targets increase
The case against rodenticides
Anticoagulant rodenticides have dominated rodent control for decades because they work. But effectiveness alone is no longer enough.
Anticoagulants remain biologically active after death, and predators and scavengers feeding on poisoned rodents are exposed to the same toxins. Secondary poisoning is now documented across European wildlife populations and is driving regulatory restrictions on rodenticide use.
The industry has known this for years. What has been missing is a practical alternative.
What a real rodenticide alternative requires
Most non-poisonous methods have historically failed for one reason: they could not match the operational effectiveness of rodenticides at scale. A genuine alternative must meet three criteria:
- Comparable or higher kill effectiveness – continuous, multi-catch capability under realistic operating conditions
- Operational viability – integrates into existing pest control workflows without added workload
- Compliance-grade documentation – at least equally auditable, preferably better
Aurotrap as a rodenticide alternative
Aurotrap is an IoT-enabled multi-catch trap that eliminates rodents instantly and humanely, without any chemicals. A sensor-triggered piston, powered by a replaceable CO₂ cartridge, ensures a rapid kill – and the trap automatically resets and continues operating.
- Multi-catch operation – continues capturing without manual reset
- High capture effectiveness – open tunnel design, low neophobia, high acceptance
- Real-time event reporting – every capture logged automatically
- No bait, no consumables to replenish – only the CO₂ cartridge
- 10+ year operational lifetime – built for long-term replacement of rodenticide stations
- Clean materials – RoHS, REACH, and CP65 compliant; no regulated hazardous substances in the device
How the Aurotrap works
1. A rodent approaches
The rodent is lured in by bait. The open-tunnel design keeps neophobia low – rodents accept the trap faster than enclosed stations.
2. A piston triggers, providing an instant kill
Sensors detect and verify strike position. The piston fires. CO₂-powered, ~30 kg of force. Instant kill, no chemicals.
3. The rodent slides out – the trap resets
The rodent slides out by itself and the trap resets automatically, ready to strike again. ~80 activations per CO₂ cartridge.
4. Rodent report is sent
The event is reported. Capture, CO₂ level, battery, and trap health stream to the Aurocon platform in real time.
How the Aurotrap works
1. A rodent approaches
The rodent is lured in by bait. The open-tunnel design keeps neophobia low – rodents accept the trap faster than enclosed stations.
2. A piston triggers, providing an instant kill
Sensors detect and verify strike position. The piston fires. CO₂-powered, ~30 kg of force. Instant kill, no chemicals.
3. The rodent slides out – the trap resets
The rodent slides out by itself and the trap resets automatically, ready to strike again. ~80 activations per CO₂ cartridge.
4. Rodent report is sent
The event is reported. Capture, CO₂ level, battery, and trap health stream to the Aurocon platform in real time.
The Aurotrap system
Aurotrap Mobile
Technicians install and service through a smartphone app, with real-time alerts on captures, CO₂ levels, battery, and location.
Aurotrap Manager
The central hub, providing the overview of every trap, site, technician and more. Instant notifications, detailed statistics, compliance-ready reports.
The Aurotrap device
A patented multi-catch trap with a sensor-triggered piston powered by a replaceable CO₂ cartridge. 10+ years of operational lifetime, modular serviceable components.
Built for industries phasing out rodenticides
Regulatory and customer pressure on rodenticides is accelerating across Europe. Several pest control operators have set internal targets to reduce rodenticide-based portfolios significantly – with goals such as 50% non-toxic portfolios within a single operational year. Aurotrap is built for the operations driving this transition:
- Food production and processing – contamination risk is non-negotiable
- Healthcare and care facilities – chemical exposure must be eliminated
- Schools and public institutions – children and visitors require absolute safety
- ESG-regulated corporates – rodenticide use is increasingly disclosed and scrutinized
- Municipalities and public administration – biodiversity protection is stated policy
Agricultural operations – predator populations support pest control naturally
Transitioning from rodenticides to Aurotrap
Replacing rodenticide stations with Aurotrap doesn’t require redesigning operations – it requires restructuring them. Four steps:
· Identify high-priority sites – sensitive environments, compliance demands, strong ESG visibility
· Replace bait stations with Aurotrap – installation handled through Aurotrap Mobile
· Switch from schedule-based to condition-based servicing – technicians visit when traps signal need
· Generate compliance documentation automatically – every event logged in Aurotrap Manager
Tested and certified
- Independently penetration tested – IoT device rated at minimal risk (Daisy Corporate Services, UK)
- Radio and market compliance: FCC (US), RED (EU), ISED (Canada), RCM (Australia/New Zealand)
- Material compliance: RoHS, REACH, CP65
- Ingress protection: IPX5
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FAQ
What is a viable alternative to anticoagulant rodenticides?
Sensor-triggered multi-catch traps such as the Aurotrap are the first practical rodenticide alternative that matches rodenticide-based operations at scale – combining continuous capture, real-time monitoring, and automated compliance documentation.
Are rodenticides being banned in Europe?
Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are subject to steadily tightening restrictions across EU member states, driven by documented secondary poisoning of wildlife. Several categories of use have already been withdrawn or restricted, and further restrictions are expected.
How does a rodenticide alternative perform against active infestations?
Multi-catch capability is what makes real infestation control possible without rodenticides. The Aurotrap continues capturing rodents without manual reset – up to approximately 80 activations per CO₂ cartridge – while reporting each event in real time.
What is secondary poisoning, and how does the Aurotrap prevent it?
Anticoagulants remain active in a rodent’s body after death. Predators and scavengers that feed on poisoned rodents are exposed to the same toxins. The Aurotrap uses no rodenticides, so rodents return to the food chain free of residues.
Is the transition from rodenticides to Aurotrap expensive?
Per unit, the hardware is more expensive than a plastic bait station. Over a multi-year contract, total cost is typically lower: fewer routine visits, no bait consumables, automated reporting, and 10+ years of operational lifetime.
Which industries are moving fastest away from rodenticides?
Food production, healthcare, education, public institutions, and ESG-regulated corporates are leading the transition. Municipalities and agricultural operators with biodiversity commitments are close behind.
Can I run a mixed portfolio of rodenticide and non-toxic control?
Yes – and most operators start that way. Aurotrap deployments typically begin at the highest-priority sites and expand as the operational model proves itself.
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