Will it work on burrowing fruit rats near papaya trees ?
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I can't answer that question. I stopped using the stakes when the batteries died after a season of totally ineffective performance. I really wanted them to work, but alas...
1471285
We have an orchard and garden, they work on gophers and moles as long as you get enough to make a complete connection - all corners connected otherwise the buggers find a way through. Been using them for 3 years. Just remember to mark the spot you bury them and take them out of the ground after the season is over.
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Since it has absolutely no effect on moles (in our yard), I would not endorse it for any use whatsoever.
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All of the above, lol. I was using it but turned out mine is a rat. It didnt work. I just bought Rodent Defense for rats we'll see how that goes. I believe if it had of been mice it may have worked. Good luck with your issue.
931550
Chipmunks, rats, squirrels. I do not know about raccoons but I would think so. It also works on opossums even though they are not technically a rodent.
916436
It's a pretty light weight bucket so don't think it would work for trapping a rat!
224549
Yes it will, funny that you ask, cause I killed two rats with it at close range.
426386
I don't really know but I think it is designed ONLY for burrowing animals. The noise is under the ground that scares the moles and voles away. It did work for them in our yard. Rabbits- I don't know.
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I had the same question when I got it and was even tempted to stick my hand in it to see if it work. Obviously that's not a good idea. After the first kill I knew it worked. Word of advice don't putt to much feed in it especially if it's fruit or anything squishy because if it touches all the plates the trap will set off giving you a false kill. I used rabbit food which is very light and the trap won't set off and rats are very attracted to it. The trap was very affective catching small and big rats so it works. I am now rat free and still set the trap in case any more enter my home. It's worth it. I had the same question when I got it and was even tempted to stick my hand in it to see if it work. Obviously that's not a good idea. After the first kill I knew it worked. Word of advice don't putt to much feed in it especially if it's fruit or anything squishy because if it touches all the plates the trap will set off giving you a false kill. I used rabbit food which is very light and the trap won't set off and rats are very attracted to it. The trap was very affective catching small and big rats so it works. I am now rat free and still set the trap in case any more enter my home. It's... » Read More I had the same question when I got it and was even tempted to stick my hand in it to see if it work. Obviously that's not a good idea. After the first kill I knew it worked. Word of advice don't putt to much feed in it especially if it's fruit or anything squishy because if it touches all the plates the trap will set off giving you a false kill. I used rabbit food which is very light and the trap won't set off and rats are very attracted to it. The trap was very affective catching small and big rats so it works. I am now rat free and still set the trap in case any more enter my home. It's worth it. « Show Less
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Yes it does. I hope it works for you, I found that it did not work for me . I still have rodents running around my yard, squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks and some moles.
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Sorry, never had rats, and don't know if it would work on them or not. Maybe contact manufacturer
782649
I am sorry I have no idea I bought it for mice in my wood piles and it appears to be working.
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I have no idea; but it works on deer, that's for sure. Wished it worked on moles and voles, rats and mice.
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We have only used it successfully for rodents. Insects... like cockroaches.... don't seem to be effected.
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I've used it for several years and it has worked beautifully on mice and squirrels (judging from critters the people around me have fought), but I don't know about rats.
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No. No. It is way too small for that. It is a great carrier and temporary safe place to keep the rat while cleaning it's habitat. Hope this helps.
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I don't have rats but I used to manage a pet store. I wouldn't use this for rats. They are so smart and I think they would use there little noses to go underneath. One of my Hedgehogs did that.
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I'm sure it would , you just have to spray every few days for a while as the smell seems to wear off a bit after a few days . Also you can take SOS pads and put them in smaller holes. Rodents seem to like to squeeze in places instead of just go in big openings . It makes them feel safer . Good luck !
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I think this could work for rats as well, especially if your rats are used to chewing on those colored blocks or wooden sticks. Sizing wise, it can be compared to a tennis ball, so it would be too big for mice and depending on the size of your rats can either be a little too big or just right (as it is for my chinchilla). It is a very unique chew toy, so if you wanted to give rats a new experience, it's worth a try for the price.