Description
Food losses and health hazards caused by rodents are a problem in Rural India and the chemical methods pose a Brave threat to the human health. Hanging food from the roof in pots or baskets is a traditional method used by rural women, but it is a failure since rats can not be stopped this way. Hence, the following simple and effective technology keeps rodents at bay as they are unable to reach the food.

CONSTRUCTION: Square and funnel-shaped barriers can be erected (as shown in Figures 1 6r 2). A metal barrier fixed to the rope or stick from which the basket is hung can keep the rats out because they are unable to climb around it. The rats are not able to cross a barrier with a radius over 18 cm and are not able to jump distances more than 70 cm vertically, and 80 cms horizontally, to reach the basket. The distance between the roof and barriers should be at least 25 cms.