Outside use of the rat zapper Can the rat zapper be used outside? Will it kill my quail and other birds if they go in it? I only want to terminate the norwegian river rats in my garden.
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I saw a video on YouTube where a guy had it in a plastic container with a hole in the side where the opening to the Zapper was. Here's a link to the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz76MUR1SSk&feature;=related
880450
I wouldn't use it outside unless in some sort of chamber that keeps it dry.
880451
I use mine outside BUT I put an oversized plastic cover over it and add a few big rocks so the lid doesn't fall off. This keeps it pretty dry unless there is a very heavy rain. Anything that can fit in the opening will be zapped. I have mine near our bird feeders, and so far no curious bird has wandered in. I would put it where you know the rats are frequenting, and either bring it in when it looks rainy or place a bucket lid/oblong plant tray on the top to keep the unit dry as possible.
1442008
I would never consider placing this unit outdoors. Besides the obvious fact that it could never be 100% waterproofed and would thus be a huge danger to anyone accidentally coming into contact with it, simple humidity could trigger the thing and it would soon be rendered useless. This doesn't even take into account the fact that it is more apt to "zap" an innocent (non-rat) victim that it would be an actual rat.
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Do not know about rats,or skunks,because i do not have a problem with them,but Squirrels. I still have them! Did not work for those pesky little rodents. I purchased two of them figuring it would be a double wammy ,but they are still running around the attic.
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I have never put it in my yard just on plants in my garden. It seems there would be something more economical to use in a yard for tics. I am not even sure it would kill tics since they live off of blood they might not even eat it. It does kill spiders and can be put around a foundation for that purpose. Other than what I have written I don't know anything else.
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If you simply throw the chunks of poison out onto the patio or around your yard, some of the poison will be carried off and away by other animals .........such as squirrels. If you throw it into the entrance and exit holes the rats use they will push it out of their tunnels. Havoc works well, I recommend threading a wire through the hole that is present in the bait and securing the ends...........sort of forces the pests to eat the poison in place and then you will see the product disappearing ..............and you will know then to keep an eye open for dead rats around your property/ If any of your neighbors have pets or small children a bait box may be a much safer way to go.
765206
Just got two rats the other day. It doesn't work after a kill sometimes. I had to set up another trap. And oh, by the way, they break sometimes even before you set them up. The kitty that roams around the neighborhood knows to come and check my front yard for fresh kill.
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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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Hi Alexis.I wouldn't put it out in the garden where it could get wet. It is an electronic device and is supposed to be kept dry. My experience with the Raticator was that it didn't work anyway. I put two of them out in my chicken pen for nine days using various baits and did not catch a single rat. I finally packaged them back up and sent them back. My advice is save your money.
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I have only killed mice in mine. Rats may be too smart for it, not sure. Only one at a time though - they are too smart to go in it when a dead one is in there.
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I live in wooded area in northern MN. Lots of squirrels attracted to squirrel-proof bird feeders... Squirrels crawl up over warm engine blocks of vehicles parked jusr outside of garage doors. nibble on electrical wire coverings and heater components. Very expensive repairs... I purchased POBD-1-02 several weeks ago, plugged it into garage wall socket, and all squirrels immediately disappeared from my yard! Now, several weeks after I installed the pest control unit in my garage, I saw squirrels in both my front and backyard bird feeders. Unplugged and moved pest control unit to new closer wall location, squirrels didn't leave... Please advise...
595384
Yes. I purchased this because I have pet birds. I just used it. Many times I'll walk around and find roaches and the minute I spray this, the roaches are dead! This is excellent!
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I used it for a chicken yard, and it's so small, I don't think anything can get through it.....which is what I hoped for. Poison traps work well, if you keep them full. The ones where the rats or mice get in and eat from it but can't take the poison out. Good Luck!
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I doubt it very much. To be sure, I would write or Email the Company. You don't want to leave this stuff lying about outside as it will poison many other animals, not just rodents.
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Cathy, I just don't know. I think it is possible that it would hurt them. I have it set up in my basement and have never had a problem with squirrels there. Good luck. You might be able to create a "door" on the front of the Zapper, that would prevent larger animals from entering, but allow mice to get in.
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I want to kill the rats in the henhouse, but don't want little pieces that the hens/geese, or duck will get. Any experience using this around a henhouse?
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I definitely used it outdoors, and wouldn't recommend it. It attracts rodents, and although it's inexpensive, isn't the best choice by any means for outdoor use.
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I have been getting field mice, which are a lot smaller than rats. I have been getting one per night and throwing it away in the morning when I check the unit. I dump out the dead mouse and dog kibbles, then dispose of the mouse and put the same dog kibble back in to the trap. I am uncertain whether the unit will kill two or more mice at a time. I suggest that you call the rep at 800-737-8927 to find your answer. If you killed one rat, that would fill up the unit.