The global rodent control market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2021-2027). The major factor contributing to the growth of rodent control market includes, most important aspects in food safety in the global food supply chain is rodents control. The way food are produced and sourced along with climate change, has lead to increase in risks of food safety from rodents. Rodents control manufacturers are adopting greener and smarter pest and rodents control solutions. Currently, IoT is a trending technology that enables in remote monitoring and control of  rodents. According to food safety modernization act (FSMA), the bayer rodent monitoring system (rms) is a distributed sensor network designed to provide 24/7 monitoring of rodent activity. Its primary function is to instantly alert the rodents management company of a rodent capture in a multi-catch or snap trap. The FSMA has been implemented and the benchmarks of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) have been accepted.

However, the factors such as the high registration costs and interminable long time for product approval is expected to hamper the growth of the market. The registration process involves the submission of product chemistry, toxicology, environmental toxicology, multiple tests, and approvals required in the registration process, that involves high-cost for rodent control products are very high. The time-consuming testing procedures are also a hindrance to manufacturers as a long approval period is required and can affect patent prospects for companies. Opportunities in the rodent control market, companies are adopting new artificial intelligence (AI) teachiniques. Rodent control digital solution demand is increasing, due to remotes access an other solution additionally rodent control service companies such as Rentokil, using AI-based technology, mobile applicationand also sensors system being used.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Rodent Control Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the rodent control market,  it has created both challenges and opportunities for the market players. During COVID-19 pandemic, shut down of commercial areas including offices, schools, shopping malls, and others were down which has affected the less human intervention in commercial areas. Rodents cause major gnawing damage and shred materials for their nesting. To prevent rodents and pest nest building and damage in office spaces, rodents and pest control methods are highly sought before and after the COVID-19. The demand for supply of raw materials and product manufacturing and distribution have been completely disrupted due to the closing down of the marketplace in the lockdowns that has mostly affected the rodent industry. This has created low demand for several products and services, and rodents control is one of them. The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted positively additionally negatively on the global pest control market owing to the support from government bodies that have started offering subsidies to the pest control market key players. 

Segmental Outlook 

The global rodent control market is segmented based on the type and applications. Based on the type, the market is segmented into chemical, mechanical, biological, and others. Based on the application, the market is sub-segmented into the commercial, residential, agricultural, industrial, and others. Among the type, the biological segment is expected to grow considerably over the forecast period among the rodent control market owing to the increase in innovation and adoption of various biological control methods. The biological segment will increase due to its less toxic nature as  it is a modern technique to eliminate existing rodents. The above-mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements.

Global Rodent Control  Market Share by Applications, 2020 (%)

The Commercial Segment Holds the Major Share in the Global Rodent Control Market

Among the application, the commercial segment is anticipated to significantly grow over the forecast period. Due to increase in the use of commercial areas such as offices, hospitals, schools, shopping malls, food storage, and commercial buildings, are places where the adoption of rodent control method is done  regularly  to remain secure from rodents. Furthermore, highly affordable commercial rodent management services with the support of the government in terms of commercial rodent management programs are expected to boost the market. The U.S. Government has launched vector control initiative and a complaint-based program to identify and control rat and mice infestations in the cities and country. In addition, U.S. Government is also running a rodent abatement program that provides funds for the baiting of sewers and other outdoor properties owned by the city. This factor is anticipated to drive the growth of the market. For instance, in January 2021, Rentokil initial plc, announces the acquisition of Environmental Pest Service, the acquisitions will mainly help Rentokil’s initial plc to expand and meet the needs of residential and commercial customers, and also in their existing strategy to acquire rodent control businesses.

Regional Outlooks

The global rodent control market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). The North American region is expected to dominate the market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. North America is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period, owing to the rise in the adoption of advanced technology to control rodents in commercial and residential buildings. The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement.

Global Rodent Control  Market Growth, by Region 2021-2027

The Asia-Pacific Region is Fastest Growing  in the Global Rodent Control Market

The Asia-Pacific is expected to be fastest growing  over the forecast period. The major factor contributing to the growth of market includes increasing economic development in countries such as China, Japan, and India, which have considerable cultivable land to grow crops. Rodent control key players in China are devloping strategies to enhance sales of organic rodent control products in this region. In addition, food producing countries focusing on crop protection as agriculture in these countries is hampered due to high prevalence of rodents. According  to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), promotes IPM as the preferred approach to crop protection and regards it as a pillar of both sustainable intensification of crop production and pesticide(rodents, insects, termits) risk reduction.  As such, IPM is being mainstreamed in FAO activities involving crop production and protection. Moreover FAO has various gievn various teachniques, natural prevention, mechanical control among others.

Market Players Outlook

The prominent players contributing globally in the rodent control market include AntiCimex, BASF SE, Bayer AG, Ecolab Inc., PelGar International, Rentokil Initial Plc, Rollins Inc., Senestech Corporation, Syngenta AG. Other players operating in the rodent control market include UPL, Lipatech Inc., Bell Labs, Abell Pest Control, Nenogen and JT Eaton , and others. These key manufacturers are adopting various strategies like new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations, and many others to thrive in a competitive environment. For instance, in June 2019, Bayer and AlphaBio sign a distribution agreement, for an innovative rodents control product Flipper. Flipper is an innovative product developed by AlphaBio which will allow Bayer to commercialize flippers for agriculture and non agriculture uses. This solution will provide combining seeds and traits, chemical and biological crop protection products with digital services which will benefit growers. 

The Report Covers

    • Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.

    • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

    • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

    • Key companies operating in the global rodent control market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.

    • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

    • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

    • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.