How long does this take to work? I put a bait station out Saturday afternoon. Checked it Monday night and about 2% of the bait is gone still droppings
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It took about a week before I started seeing less activity. The rodents ate the bait and left. I think they die in their burrows.
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I'm very surprised. I added "attractant", hung it out and caught several. You could try adding hamburger or soda. I know they are attracted to soda cans if left out.
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Without a doubt. During my issues I caught more than 30 of them. They just have to land one foot on it and they are done. This only applies to the larger traps. I can't vouch for the smaller traps sold in bulk packs of 60.
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After the first night deploying the trap I can tell you that several mice got in and yet none were there in the morning. Either they teleported out, evaporated, or escaped. I am going with escape as the most likely option in which case this trap is not helpful or effective. I am going to go with kill traps.
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It took about 12 hours before I started seeing any results, then for the next 3 days I was constantly finding them around. Since then, there has been no other bugs. It does work and I am very satisfied, best product I have ever found.
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The effectiveness decreases as more bugs get trapped on the glue board. When I originally installed the unit, I had a fruit fly problem and had to replace the boards about every 3 days. Now I just check every few days. The "fruit fly" unit in the kitchen has a board that has been in for over a week and has only 2 small flies, so its good for a while yet. The "gnat" unit in the back room next to the houseplant with is about half full after 3 days, so I'll probably have to replace it sooner.
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I have not experienced that problem...just had great success.I bait with very small amount of dry dog food and tiny piece of uncooked Bacon.maybe try fresh batteries and be sure unit never gets wet.good luck.
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Yes! I was quite surprised! I had Orkin coming for 4 months and no changes with my little critters, was still seeing them every day. Then I set these things out and after 4 days, I saw no critters again. I have not changed the traps for 5 months, but intend to do so at month 6, just to be safe. So I have been critter free for 5 months and 12 days, so far!UPDATE: I was going to change at 6 months, didn't... thought I would wait and see if I needed to. Well, I am at 9 months now and still no more bugs... I think I will be safe and change them out at 10 months. Already have my order in hand and ready to replace them. Yes! I was quite surprised! I had Orkin coming for 4 months and no changes with my little critters, was still seeing them every day. Then I set these things out and after 4 days, I saw no critters again. I have not changed the traps for 5 months, but intend to do so at month 6, just to be safe. So I have been critter free for 5 months and 12 days, so far!UPDATE: I was going to change at 6 months, didn't... thought I would wait and see if I needed to. Well, I am at 9 months now and still no more bugs... I think I will be safe and change them out at 10 months. Already have my... » Read More Yes! I was quite surprised! I had Orkin coming for 4 months and no changes with my little critters, was still seeing them every day. Then I set these things out and after 4 days, I saw no critters again. I have not changed the traps for 5 months, but intend to do so at month 6, just to be safe. So I have been critter free for 5 months and 12 days, so far!UPDATE: I was going to change at 6 months, didn't... thought I would wait and see if I needed to. Well, I am at 9 months now and still no more bugs... I think I will be safe and change them out at 10 months. Already have my order in hand and ready to replace them. « Show Less
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Kevin, My raticator is working fine. The only thing I can think of is your batteries could be producing too low of a charge. And make sure that you pushed your bait all the way to the back. Also be very careful of cleaning the metal plate. Let the raticator soak in a light dish detergent mixed in with water for about two hours in about two inches of water. Then gently wash the plate. Hope these suggestions are helpful. good luck!-Mark
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Can't answer your first question, but the bait has a hole in it that a pin fixed to the box passes through. Bait only leaves the station in the rodent's mouth or stomach...
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Might want to leave it on a surface that doesn't absorb the liquid, since the bait itself has is similar to that of a syrup. I'm sure something as simple as putting cardboard underneath the bait/trap would protect your floor if you were worried though
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After putting out the bait, we did not see any more ground squirrels after 3 days. Hope that is helpful.
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We had carpenter ants. I tried every thing and nothing worked. I then purchased Maxforce ant bait. The ants are gone. Just stick the up on the wall or floor and let it work. You do not have to put them in direct line of an ant trail. I put my in the area of where I saw the ants. It did take about two weeks before they were all gone.
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Not sure I understand your question. If you are asking about the shelf life of the bait stations I'd say if there's any still in there then it's good. Mine have never dried out, and I doubt they lose much potency. They seem to keep pretty good.
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I don't know whats happening with yours or what type of bait and how you're placing it. I borrowed my neighbors trap and according to the instructions it recommended using cat food in the pellet form and to place one bait at the front of the trap till it gets eaten than place bait in front and back of trap. I did this three days in a row and got three rats and haven't had a problem since.
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I replace the Lure once a season. I remove lureand trap after JB activity drops. The the next year I put in new lures in middle to late May or as soon as I see JB's. This year put out before JB's appear.
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Most likely to much bait. I was doing that at first. I took a butter knife and just got a dab on the tip of the knife and put it on the rim of the bait hole. Make them have to go all the way to the hole. They have strong smell. They will go for it. Hope it works!