Does anyone know why after about 6 to 10 kills the Raticator does not work? Dog food gone and indicator light flashing like a kill, but no rat. Does
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I have just recently been using mine- I set it up with food but didn't turn it on for a while to get them used to it. I've only gotten 3 so far, but I also found the red light blinking with nothing inside twice. If it was a small mouse it may not have made contact with more than one plate at a time? Just my guess. I also clean the surface of the plates from the bait crumbs and any dirt between uses. I assume your batteries are still fresh? Good luck.
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It sounds like it may need to be cleaned. You should have received cleaning instructions with the unit, but we will gladly email them to you if you need another copy. Please call our office at 800-PEST-ZAP.
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Check to see if there is anything stuck in the trap. Food, debris, rodent, etc. I would also try using fresh batteries to see if that helps. Good luck.
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No! I had the old model for over three years and loved it-- until my cats broke the lever from helping themselves to a morsel or two in between meals. Picked up a new model last night and it seemed to set fine, yet never went off (could tell because the meal light was flashing). Just swapped it for the same model at Pet Smart and same thing happened! New model is a bit easier to program, but I'd stick to the old model if I were you!
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Yes, this product will kill Rats and Mice (and anything that eats them). I've used it both in a commercial application and also at home. The rodents eat a small hole in the bags, then proceed to eat the entire contents, so sometimes it might look like they haven't touched the bag, but they might have. We had a large infestation and after putting this out, there were a lot of dead mice/rats, then about 1 1/2 week later, put out a second application, and now no site of any vermin. Well worth it.
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I was wondering the same question. I just got it for my 3 rats, the odor control is great but I caught them eating some. I'm worried about that. What's your experience with that litter? Thanks for hour help.
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I have no idea, this is the only one I have experience with and it didn't kill one rat here.
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I have had no problems with it. I wish I could help out. Maybe change the batteries or make sure it is totally cleaned out after each use...? Could a piece of dog food be stuck in the "zapper" part?
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Hi, I don't know if it works for rats. My problem is with very smart field mice. There are several web sites that give good advice for rodent problems. I will say I did try a mole sonic device in the ground near my problem area. This is suppose to work for all rodents. It did not work. Maybe you would have better luck. Hope you find an good idea that works. Good luck
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Update to my previous response: I saw a squirrel crawl in today and remove the Contrac Blox in two large pieces. He must have gnawed it off the metal rod. He sat and ate the pieces on my deck. I was very surprised and glad my dogs weren't outside!
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Based on my experience, this killed two rats at one time. Generally, the device is triggered once a rat enters the chamber, killing the rat. The rat has to be removed first , then the device has to be rmanually eset.
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To me and Rocky it definitely kills FLEAS, and everything else dealing with fleas,(!), I gave it to him with Alpo t-bone dog food, ( fancy it up to let them know everything is good,their good,and your going to make all better.) We don't have ticks where I live and I don't take him where ticks are bec of(underline) diseases. And he has short hair. He didn't have any problems with the medication, so I suggest using, however, TOTALLY WATCH ANIMAL FOR POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS. With animal luv, Connie and Rocky Stephenson cm42013@gmail.com
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You need to buy the bait, we bought it at the same time on Amazon but it didn't look like the rats were going in the trap. We nailed pieces of the bait to the trees at night and removed it early in the moring. That work very well we no longer have a problem but we do check often to see if we need to treat again.
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Hi Joy, I don't see Rats listed in the product guidelines. Sorry. I live in the hills in Los Angeles and rats are a big problem here. Primarily Roof Rats. We were invaded about 6 years ago with the rats occupying an attic space above the kitchen. I freaked and then called a pest control company here called Corky's. They set multiple traps around the outside of the house after inspecting. When the rats left the attic ( via a hole behind the stove) and went out searching for food, the Cocky's bait stations designed for rats were waiting. You have to poison the rats, but no domestic pet can get inside the containers. Within a couple of weeks the rats were gone, but we have continued the service to keep them out of the house, as rats are everywhere in the hills and the city and it's worked. The Yard Sentinel ( 3 set at keys sight line points ) continues to do the job on the Raccoons, a wild animal far more dangerous to your health than even rats. Question: You said your rats are ALMOST 2 lbs. How did you conclude that, did they just hop up on the bathroom scale for you or is it one of those exercises, weight yourself, grab the rat by the tail and then weigh yourself again? I know it's not funny, but couldn't resist. Hope my feedback is of some help. Bill
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Hi,It does not kill rat how can this kill squirrels,to bad you fell like killing such a cute animal,shame on you.
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Either the trap is dirty or the batteries are dead or dying (or not properly inserted). Try cleaning according to the owner's manual and/or changing batteries. Good luck.
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Wow I guess I should consider myself lucky....my poacher died after about 1 1/2 years. Still very annoying but I have come to love the convenience of the device! I am now trying to find another one at a local store...but so far have not been able to find it? I was wondering if it has been discontinued.......
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Mice just steal from my trap. Bought a second trap, same thing. The trap cannot detect them. Called and emailed Raticator, but they did not reply.