How well does it work outdoors? Live near Phoenix, lots of heat and dust. Saw first rat in 14 years, it's a big boy and it needs to go!
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I've used mine in my attic but I have 2 neighbors who use theirs outside and we all have had excellent results. I sometimes use peanut butter and sometimes use bacon with dog food. So far last winter I got 5 rats. Now I'm going to put it outside in a protected area and hope I get the squirrels that rob my pecan and almond trees.
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This thing works great! I placed it outdoor in my backyard, aimed at a couple of very destructive squirrels. I used peanut butter as bait and killed a total 5. Now my backyard is frequented with new arriving squirrels again. I will let them live and play, but will bring back the trap again if they started misbehaving.
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Seems to work OK...I keep mine under cover so it does not get Wet... Don't know about HIGH HEAT. Rats are more Weary about NEW things... Mine catches Mice fine... But still waiting for a Rat.... I have tried Peanut Butter and Dog Food... Thinking about Bacon....Of course I also have to Contend with Ants going for the Bait also on Any NON_WINTER time. Not fun!
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Especially good for ur garbage. I would spray in and around it. If u spray around the parameter then rodents won't come near it. Spray last up to 30 days. I use every 25 and still haven't had an issue.
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We keep four very large rats in ours. There is plenty of space, the only issue we have is waste management. The more rats that occupy the cage the more frequent cleaning is needed.
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Not sure. We live in an old house. I have seen a small mouse slip in and out of the bars. Rats maybe big enough to not do that.
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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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This one is too large for most lizards, depending on size. Those rats were easy 6inch body length with another 8 inches of tail. (Typical Phoenix roof rat). They work great with the right bait.
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why are you trying to coop up a Pyranees? They are roaming/working dogs. They are not destructive and they WILL NOT mess where they live unless they have to. Mine will not even go in the yard, he uses the outside perimeter only.
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Did not use it for this purpose... Only used outdoors for rabbits... Don't know how it would work for rats.
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I had a issue with squirrels chewing through although it is still useable. I have not had a issue with rats or mice that I am aware of - I use lots of garden clippings and leaves as well as food scraps. Overall I am not sure about this bin just because it is so flimsy.
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No problems with rodents...there are insects in the summertime (this is my second composter), but they basically stay in the composter...you will get the most beautiful, most nutrient soil ever...I encourage everyone to get one...a great way to get back in touch with the earth.
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I live on the edge of a wooded area on the coast of Maine. My garage has a dirt floor and is easily accessed by rodents--I have tried a combo of peppermint oil full strength, moth balls and am hoping to keep mice out of the car that i leave in there for the winter. If you have any other ideas post them here. I hope it works.
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I got one to deter deer which I am happy to say it seems to work. Another was placed to deter armadillos. I'm not real sure how it has affected them. They really did a number on flower beds before I got it set up. I'm not sure about rats and mice. If they are on the list for these give them a shot. Make sure that you set them up correctly. You may also have to set them up tilted down toward the ground and not on the ground. We also have neighborhood cats in our yard unaffected by this machine.
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I had rats in the attic. I just threw some around where I saw the hole under the eves of the roof. I wore disposable gloves. Good luck!
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I do not have a rat issue. My problem is with field mice in the winter. The device has had limited success with the mice so my thought would be that it would not work with rats. Good luck and I hope you find a solution.
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I have never had that happen. If it does happen, just hit it with a shovel. Gross, I know, but rats can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home.
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I work with rodents - biggest issue you will have is that a rat would shred that to pieces - the rope and wood would be gone pretty quickly. Rodents like to either run on a wheel or hide and move inside plastic tubes etc.
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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.