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Do exterior mouse bait stations work?
Bait stations are effective enough that professional exterminators also utilize them. Unlike mouse traps that only catch one rodent at a time, bait stations work as long as there is enough poison for the rodents. A single ounce of bait kills around twelve mice while four ounces is enough to eliminate ten rats.
Do rat bait stations really work?
The Benefits. By providing an unobtrusive means to deal with a rodent problem, bait stations are highly effective. Bait stations are not only very effective, but are also low cost, and more cost effective that paying for other regular treatments.
How long do mouse bait stations take to work?
Once a rodent nibbles a lethal dose of the bait, they will begin to die within 24 to 48 hours. It only takes a very small amount of Tomcat’s bait to kill each nibbling pest.
Can you use mouse bait without the station?
Since loose bait (like pellets or meal) could accidentally be eaten or tampered with by children, pets, or unintended wildlife, the Environmental Protection Agency now requires that all rodent bait for household use be sold only with a bait station. Rodents enter, feed, and leave the station (they don’t die there).
Why is the rat not taking the bait?
Often times, rats figure out how to take bait without triggering a snap trap. The food you put out in a trap must be comparable to what they eat, or they won’t touch it. Plus, they may already be full when they come to your home and looking to nest rather than have a meal. You can’t feed a rat that isn’t hungry.
How often should rat bait stations be checked?
Provide enough fresh baits for rodents to eat all they want. When you first put bait boxes out, check them daily and add fresh bait as needed. After a short time, rodent numbers and feeding will decline. You will need to check the boxes only once every two weeks or once a month.
Where does mice hide during the day?
nests
During the day, mice sleep hidden away in their nests typically made of soft materials. Nesting materials could include shredded paper, cardboard boxes, insulation, or cotton.
Where to place rat and mouse bait stations?
For bait stations that can be used both indoors and outdoors, like the Tomcat® Rat & Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station, outdoor placement should be around the perimeter of the home.
Where is the best place to place a mouse trap?
Choose a location which is clear from any other obstructions so that the trap is directly in their path. You need the mice to have clear access to it, and you don’t want anything to prevent the trap from operating properly.
How big of a space do you need for a bait station?
Bait station placement depends on the type of rodent you are dealing with. For mice, space stations 8 to 12 feet apart. For rats, place bait stations 15 to 30 feet apart, depending on the severity of the infestation.
Where is the best place to put bait?
Where possible, place bait between the rodents’ source of shelter and their food supply. Put bait boxes near rodent burrows, against walls or along travel routes used by the pests. Rodents usually will not go out of their way to find baits.