PestSense Rodent Monitoring

Electronic rodent monitoring (ERM) is a pest control technology that uses electronic devices such as smart traps, sensors and wireless monitoring systems to detect and track rodent activity in real time. These systems are designed to provide faster, more accurate, and continuous data compared to traditional inspection methods.

Electronic rodent monitoring (ERM) hardware comprises smart devices designed to detect rodent activity and communicate data in real-time. Here's an overview of what these devices typically look like and how they function:

• Smart Sensors
  • Appearance: Compact, often rectangular or cylindrical devices.
  • Function: Utilize infrared or motion detection to sense rodent activity.
  • Placement: Installed in areas prone to rodent activity, such as along walls, near entry points, or in attics.
• Smart Traps
  • Appearance: Resemble traditional traps but integrated with electronic components.
  • Function: Capture rodents and send immediate alerts upon activation.
  • Features: Often equipped with sensors to detect trap status and rodent presence.
• Connectivity Modules
  • Appearance: Small devices with antennas or ports for network connections.
  • Function: Transmit data from sensors and traps to centralized systems via Wi-Fi, cellular, or other networks.
• Centralized Hubs or Gateways
  • Appearance: Larger units that may resemble routers or control panels.
  • Function: Aggregate data from multiple devices and interface with monitoring software.

• Victor M2 Smart-Kill Wi-Fi Enabled Electronic Rat Trap
  Price: Approximately $70.
• Victor M1 Smart-Kill Wi-Fi Electronic Mouse Trap
  Price: Approximately $40.
• VLINK™ Rodent Monitoring System (Model V445)
  Price: $59.99 MSRP.

• Protecta EVO Pulse Rat iQ Bait Station
  Price: $42.10.
• Protecta EVO Express iQ Tray Bait Station
  Price: $29.85.
• Trapper 24/7 iQ Multi-Catch Mouse Trap
  Price: $43.00.

• Skyhawk Sensors 5-Pack
  Price: $179.00.
• Skyhawk Trapmate Kiwi Battery Powered Monitoring Device
  Price: $99.00.

1. 24/7 Real-Time Monitoring
   Customers receive constant surveillance—even after hours—ensuring rodent activity is detected immediately, not days or weeks later.
2. Faster Response to Infestations
   Instant alerts allow for rapid intervention, reducing the risk of contamination, damage, or regulatory violations.
3. Audit and Compliance Support
   ERM systems provide detailed logs and trend reports that support food safety standards like AIB, BRC, and SQF, making audits smoother and more data-driven.
4. Reduced Labor and Intrusion
   Technicians no longer need to manually check every trap, reducing disruption in sensitive environments (like food facilities or hospitals) and lowering service costs over time.
5. Data-Driven Pest Management
   Customers benefit from trend analysis and heat maps that pinpoint rodent hotspots, allowing for strategic, targeted interventions rather than guesswork.
6. Peace of Mind
   With continuous oversight and transparent reporting, customers feel confident that rodent issues are proactively managed—not just treated reactively.

• Downtime or shutdowns from infestations
• Manual trap checks disrupting operations
• Difficulty maintaining audit-ready pest control records
• Lack of visibility between technician visits

Frame the ERM features in terms of what the customer gains:

• 24/7 Protection: “Never miss a rodent incident—even when the lights are off.”
• Audit-Ready Documentation: “Compliant with AIB, BRC, SQF—automated records make inspections smoother.”
• Faster Response Time: “Catch issues before they escalate into infestations or violations.”
• Less Intrusion: “Fewer technician interruptions on your floor.”

Use real or estimated metrics:

• “Reduce labor hours spent on trap checks by up to 50%.”
• “Decrease infestation downtime risk by 80%.”
• “Improve compliance pass rates with automated logs and alert histories.”

• Food manufacturing: Emphasize compliance, safety, and reputation protection.
• Retail: Focus on customer experience and avoiding costly store closures.
• Warehousing/logistics: Highlight asset protection and scalable monitoring.

Example Value Proposition:

“With electronic rodent monitoring, you get 24/7 visibility, faster response to threats, and effortless audit compliance—saving you time, money, and reputational risk.”

Holt has worked with many of the electronic rodent monitoring device options on the market such as ActiveSense, Skyhawk, Bell Sensing, Bayer and PestSesnse. 

Holt has worked both on the customer side and the pest control operations side when it comes to electronic rodent monitoring devices.  

NameDatBug Consulting can assist you with: 

• ✅ Product evaluation
• ✅ Cost analysis
• ✅ Product and software implementation and API integration
• ✅ Technical training and guides for your and your team
• ✅ Training guide implementation into your current software
• ✅ On site and remote support