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Integrated Pest Management · Field Research Program · California 2026
Rodent Exclusion
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Monitoring behavioral patterns and exclusion efficacy across active residential field sites using a three-component detection system.
Study Initiated Apr 21, 2026
Duration 10 Weeks
Region Bay Area, CA
Updated
Active Sites
0
Installations scheduled this week
Study Day
0
Since initiation · Apr 21, 2026
Total Detections
0
Baseline collection in progress
Cameras Online
0
CAM-108 through CAM-111
Study Progress
1
Installation & Baseline
May 5–18, 2026
2
Active Monitoring
May 19 – Jun 29, 2026
3
Efficacy Analysis
Jun 30 – Jul 5, 2026
Field Sites
CAM-108
David Buhaiger
Location pending confirmation
Scheduled
Detections
UV Confirms
Door Events
Install · Tue May 5, 2026 · 10:00–12:00
CAM-109
Ted & Kristine Parker
Location pending confirmation
Scheduled
Detections
UV Confirms
Door Events
Install · Wed May 6, 2026 · 10:00–12:00
CAM-110
Roberta Draheim
Location pending confirmation
Scheduled
Detections
UV Confirms
Door Events
Install · Thu May 7, 2026 · 10:00–12:00
CAM-111
Kathleen Haigood
Location pending confirmation
Scheduled
Detections
UV Confirms
Door Events
Install · Tue May 12, 2026 · 08:00–10:00
Exclusion Efficacy Overview
N/A
Score
4
Sites Enrolled
Avg Det/Day
UV Confirm Rate
Door Success Rate
Awaiting Baseline Data
Efficacy Score Calculation
The Exclusion Efficacy Score aggregates three key indicators across all active field sites: detection reduction rate (post-exclusion vs. baseline), UV confirmation ratio (percentage of detections with confirmed bait uptake), and one-way door traversal success. Score activates after a minimum 14-day baseline collection period with ≥7 detections per site.
Baseline collection begins · May 5, 2026 · CAM-108 installation
Geographic Distribution
Study Methodology
01
One-Way Exclusion Door
A precision-engineered one-way door installed at primary structural entry points allows rodents to exit the structure but physically prevents re-entry — creating a passive exclusion barrier with zero chemical intervention.
02
UV Tracking Protocol
UV-reactive tracking powder applied to bait stations is carried on the rodent's body after ingestion. Confirmation of UV traces on exit routes provides quantitative evidence of barrier traversal and movement pattern data.
03
Cellular Trail Camera
Tactacam REVEAL cellular cameras provide continuous photographic documentation via passive infrared heat detection. Data is transmitted remotely, enabling real-time monitoring, species confirmation, and temporal activity analysis.
Team Operations
CameraClientInstall DateStatusDays ActiveDetectionsLast UpdateReport
CAM-108 David Buhaiger May 5, 2026 Scheduled Open →
CAM-109 Ted & Kristine Parker May 6, 2026 Scheduled Open →
CAM-110 Roberta Draheim May 7, 2026 Scheduled Open →
CAM-111 Kathleen Haigood May 12, 2026 Scheduled Open →