Bait stations work best when used with commercial rodent baits. If you prefer to construct your own bait station, it is strongly recommended that you consider the safety of non target species and strive to meet the federally mandated safety standards.
To meet the variety of demands for rodent control, manufacturers have developed designs for several bait stations. The designs are based on whether the station needs to:
In order the meet the standard for bait stations, make sure that it is tamper resistant. Tamper resistant stations must be:
How to maintain your stations
Maintain the bait stations regularly with fresh anticoagulant bait to keep rodent numbers at a low level, as rodents will move in from other areas. When using baits, monitor their freshness and quality, as rats and mice will often reject spoiled or stale foods. Provide enough fresh bait for rodents to eat sufficiently, but don't overfill bait stations. When initially positioning bait stations, check them daily and add fresh bait as needed. After a short time, rodent numbers and feeding will decline, and surveillance of stations will only be necessary every two weeks or so. If the bait becomes moldy, musty, soiled, or insect-infested, empty the bait station, clean it, and refill it with fresh bait. Always wear appropriate safety equipment as specified by the label, including disposable gloves, glasses/goggles, and a mask during the cleaning process to protect yourself from exposure to the toxicant and rodent excrement in the station.
Permanent bait stations can be placed inside buildings and along the outside walls of buildings that are not rodent-proof. Avoid placing stations away from structures, such as along fence lines or the perimeter of the property. Perimeter placements may endanger non target species, while not substantially increasing target species control.
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