Is dangerous if eaten? I have 3 rats and I'm trying to control the smell of their poop. Does it have any added fragance? How does it smell? Thanks.
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My cat doesn't eat it. I would not use it for kittens. It does have an added fragrance but I use a coveted box and smell nothing. My wife has a very sensitive nose and she can't smell anything either. Lasts a long time! Great stuff. I buy it over and over.
1457683
I don't know about it being eaten, but there's no fragrance or smell. Just dusty at first
459605
You can only smell it if you stick your nose in it. It isn't bothersome for humans at all. Just for the critters it is suppose to repel.
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I smell it for sure, but it's not as bad for humans as it is for dogs. In fact, the smell seems to keep my dogs away, not the taste.
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if your question is WOULD gerbils try to eat this? The answer is yes. I think they try to *chew* it, actually. So far, my gerbils are okay with it.
41388
It is not food grade and therefore not purified for consumption as food grade would be. Don't eat it. However, if somebody were to accidentally eat some, it probably wouldn't harm them.
357185
That is odd, My Rats just eat it they don't hide the food. Will she eat treats? I would be worried she doesn't feel well.
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haven't had this specific problem but it works for animals and rodents and is not harmful to them - I think I would try saturating the steps with the spray nozzle and make sure to repeat every four to six weeks or as needed until the little guy gets the idea. And, you could put some peanuts in the shell in another location and feed him so he has food. Sounds like he's hungry :) I would give this a try. Maybe bleach off the step first to get rid of any residue, make sure it is sealed and then spray it with the ropel. I should think it would work. It's the best we have found for deterring rodents. haven't had this specific problem but it works for animals and rodents and is not harmful to them - I think I would try saturating the steps with the spray nozzle and make sure to repeat every four to six weeks or as needed until the little guy gets the idea. And, you could put some peanuts in the shell in another location and feed him so he has food. Sounds like he's hungry :) I would give this a try. Maybe bleach off the step first to get rid of any residue, make sure it is sealed and then spray it with the ropel. I should think it would work. It's the best we have found for deterring... » Read More haven't had this specific problem but it works for animals and rodents and is not harmful to them - I think I would try saturating the steps with the spray nozzle and make sure to repeat every four to six weeks or as needed until the little guy gets the idea. And, you could put some peanuts in the shell in another location and feed him so he has food. Sounds like he's hungry :) I would give this a try. Maybe bleach off the step first to get rid of any residue, make sure it is sealed and then spray it with the ropel. I should think it would work. It's the best we have found for deterring rodents. « Show Less
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You may need one for each cat. There is absolutely no odor control, and our cat doesn't bury her poop any more. Be prepared to smell poop on a regular basis. The self clean cycle is loud, there are banging sounds that could scare your cats. I also am grossed out by the poop remnants that I have to flush from my toilet. The residue builds up a nice brown color in the toilet bowl, and cat hair mattes up in there too. Oh, yea almost forgot, I have found the litter/pellets in every room of my 2800 sq ft home.
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I just threw my empty bag out. I store mine in a giant plastic cereal container. I have to because my cat finds the fish ingredient very tasty. So do the rats. They have a really smooth coats since switching to this food. They don't itch anymore either.
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This is a very effective fast acting poison.rodents will chew through the paper bag, eat the poison and attempt to find water as the poison begins to act. The rodents will search inside then move outside. The direct answer is that if they can get outside before dying there will be no odor. Some may not make it outside and as the decompose there will be an oder in the attic but if the attic is well ventilated the odor from a mouse should not be detected in the living area. This is not the case if you have large rodents like rats and squirrels. In my opinion the elimination of these destructive pests is well worth the effort. Havoc is the best non-commercial treatment available. This is a very effective fast acting poison.rodents will chew through the paper bag, eat the poison and attempt to find water as the poison begins to act. The rodents will search inside then move outside. The direct answer is that if they can get outside before dying there will be no odor. Some may not make it outside and as the decompose there will be an oder in the attic but if the attic is well ventilated the odor from a mouse should not be detected in the living area. This is not the case if you have large rodents like rats and squirrels. In my opinion the elimination of these... » Read More This is a very effective fast acting poison.rodents will chew through the paper bag, eat the poison and attempt to find water as the poison begins to act. The rodents will search inside then move outside. The direct answer is that if they can get outside before dying there will be no odor. Some may not make it outside and as the decompose there will be an oder in the attic but if the attic is well ventilated the odor from a mouse should not be detected in the living area. This is not the case if you have large rodents like rats and squirrels. In my opinion the elimination of these destructive pests is well worth the effort. Havoc is the best non-commercial treatment available. « Show Less
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I snip the top off the packet and throw the packet inside the crawl space of my home. Mice/rats are quite good at eating through plastic so snipping the top off probably isn't necessary but it increases the scent attraction to the product.
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I live in a suburban area where I've never seen a rat, but there are many, many squirrels, raccoons, skunks and the occasional possum. Nothing has chewed anything on our composters, and we bought the first of the two we own a couple of years ago. With all rounded edges, I imagine that a rat would have difficulty getting its nasty teeth around anything to chew.
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I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it we probably have it. So far, so good. I had produced 5 excellent batches of black compost. I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it... » Read More I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it we probably have it. So far, so good. I had produced 5 excellent batches of black compost. « Show Less
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I tried it for my rat and sadly soon he learned to chew through it and get out. Nothing kept him from escaping. Sorry! Deb
364315
I have not had any personal experience with stool eating issue and this product. Been using it a long time and do not have a stool eating problem, maybe that is the reason why. Although upon initial use and a inquiry with the company, about 20 years ago, they did claim that it can help with stool eating issues, as well as many other problems. They did not guarantee this, although you may want to call the company direct and see what they have to say about now.
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I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these things are more for us than for them! I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these... » Read More I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these things are more for us than for them! « Show Less
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I have been told both. The rats can smell the bait and chew threw the packet. Then the critter catcher told me they had to be opened. I put some out in the plastic rat trap outside and a few weeks later a rat came out of the grasses and dies on the drive way. So I think it works in the packet. Good luck!