Best rat trap bait???
kombi69
18 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (27)
gardenlen
18 years agoparadisi
18 years agoRelated Discussions
bait traps for apple maggot, spotted wing drosophila
Comments (3)Are you in the Pacific Northwest? Codling moths are flying here now, just started, but the apple maggot fly is still weeks (to a month?) away....so I am not sure you really meant to say apple maggot flies. The drosophilia fly, on the other hand, will be flying, but my understanding is they are currently not a problem....but when they become a problem, they will first go for the blueberries and strawberries and won't hit most fruits until maybe near ripening time.....and probably not the pears at all.... Anyway, the wet and humid Pacific Northwest is worried about this new fly in western Washington to enter onto the scene, but Eastern Washington and most parts of the country probably doesn't have to worry....I think. California has also been concerned. I welcome corrections if I am giving misinformation. I have heard of different traps, but it seems to me that white vinegar is often one ingredient used in some of the traps. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/drosophila.html...See MoreRat Bait
Comments (17)We have "bait stations", from a pest control company, constructed in such a way that only rats can get in to them -- not squirrels, or domestic pets or birds. Maybe mice, I don't know. They require a key to open to refill the poison bait, and are wire-roped to big concrete blocks so they can't be carried off. I wouldn't want to mess around with rats, personally. I don't think rat poison is at all overkill. I know with us it's not the compost pile, the whole neighborhood has them, and they eat almost everything up to and including dog and cat feces. So good luck "eliminating food sources". And my understanding is that they're not solitary animals, where you see one it's not just a lone rat wandering in for a snack -- it means there's already an established colony in the area. I've actually kept pet rats for years, so I'm sad that killing the wild ones is necessary, but whatcha gonna do. Kristin...See MoreRat(s) in floored attic
Comments (1)Get 2 or three types of poision and make sure their other food sources are gone. Then I hope for your sake they don't bite the dust in your house (make sure there is no water source in the house.) Drew...See Morepvc for rat bait..how to..
Comments (3)Hi Scarleta, Here is how my DH does this: two one-foot peices of black plastic pipe about 3 - 4 inches diameter. This is a type of drainage pipe and you can get it with a "trap" that is a screw-top lid in the middle, so you can put the bait in this. You put it where they like to run, along the side of the house, or outbuildings and we have one along the side of the compost as well. It is weighted down with big heavy rocks so other animals can't get to it or upset it. The black pipe should be availabe in a building supply store. You have to keep the bait topped up all the time. They eat it, but I have never seen a dead one anywhere. Good luck!...See Morerobyn5760
18 years agomistymorn
18 years agogoldhills
18 years agoalisonoz_gw
18 years agokombi69
18 years agomeggs
18 years agokombi69
18 years agogarden_worm
18 years agoSparaxis
18 years agoplantsplus
18 years agokombi69
18 years agokombi69
18 years agomeggs
18 years agosterculias
18 years agoerniesb
13 years agoimmensebulk_bigpond_com
13 years agohwssec_yahoo_com_au
13 years agogardenboss
12 years agoDesertGuy57
12 years agoFoodtomax
12 years agohaywoodfarm
11 years agopsclaus
11 years agopsclaus
11 years agogardenlen
11 years ago
Related Stories
DECLUTTERINGEscape the Inheritance Trap: What to Do With Sentimental Pieces
Too meaningful to toss but too hideous, precious or unusual to display? These ideas can help
Full StoryFUN HOUZZThere's a Mouse in the House
No need for 'eek' and capture schemes. These mouse toys, decals and artistic renderings have all the trappings of cute
Full StoryEXTERIORSCare and Training for a Vine-Covered Home
Love the look but don’t want the ruin? Learn how to have vine-draped walls without all the cracks and crumbling
Full StoryHOME TECH7 Ways to Charge Up and Connect After Disaster
Products and tips for communicating and keeping essential items running till the power's back on
Full StoryLIFEHow to Outsmart Backyard Critters
Learn to think like a raccoon, skunk or squirrel to keep your home safe and your garden intact
Full StoryPETSPet-Proofing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
Not all pet dangers are obvious. Keep furry friends safe and sound by handling all of these potential hazards
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGBid Bad Garden Bugs Goodbye and Usher In the Good
Give ants their marching orders and send mosquitoes moseying, while creating a garden that draws pollinators and helpful eaters
Full StoryMOST POPULARHow to Get Rid of Those Pesky Summer Fruit Flies
Learn what fruit flies are, how to prevent them and how to get rid of them in your home
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENSHow to Grow Your Own Sweet Summer Crops
This guide will help any gardener get started on growing the freshest warm-season veggies and berries for summer
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNHouzz Call: Have a Beautiful Small Bathroom? We Want to See It!
Corner sinks, floating vanities and tiny shelves — show us how you’ve made the most of a compact bathroom
Full StoryMore Discussions
msjekyll