Syngenta Donates Rodent Control Systems to Help Katrina Recovery

Geoff Foster

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Syngenta Professional Products teamed with distributors Univar and Oldham Chemicals Company to donate 5,000 rodent baiting systems to the New Orleans area to help combat rodents that have surfaced as a result of high waters.

Storm-related high waters, such as those caused by Katrina, displace rodents from their natural homes causing them to seek alternative means of shelter and food sources, as reported by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Structures damaged by the storm provide ready-made shelter with easy access to rodents.

“We understand the difficulties that storm victims will be facing in the coming months,” said Geoff Foster, marketing manager, Syngenta. “Rodent infestation is just one of many problems, but one that we can help to control.”

"The pest management professionals of Louisiana sincerely appreciate this donation to help deal with potential rodent problems that the residents of Louisiana will likely face in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina,” said Jarrod Horton, president, Louisiana Pest Management Association.

Rats and mice can carry disease, bite children, spread parasites, damage structures and contaminate food and sanitary areas with their urine and droppings. To help alleviate post-flood rodent infestations, Syngenta donated 5,000 Multiplex™ baiting stations to Univar and Oldham in Louisiana to be placed around affected areas. These stations are tamper resistant to ensure that children and pets do not reach the rodent bait. To stock these stations, Syngenta donated 10,000 pounds of Talon® G rodenticide.

Local pest management professionals will install the stations after the Katrina storm waters recede.