Does dust on the metal plates make it less effective? Can't figure out why we're not getting the rat - it's been 3 weeks or so with no luck.
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That's an interesting point, not sure about that. I did try to wipe it off between uses. (I was setting it out at night during the winter and I even considered that a rat wouldn't want to step on cold metal?!) I didn't catch anything either; the bait wasn't disturbed so they weren't even entering the trap. If I use it again I'll try leaving the power off and put the bait near the opening for a while- then move it back each time till they get used to it. Then I'll try turning it on.
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Hi, It takes a while till they trust it enough to go in. I put peanut butter and a piece of Orange on a cracker and put it way to the back. It has worked really good for me. Make sure the plates are clean and Also, I put a little wet cloth right outside the door. Like a welcome mat. Their little feet get wet and it makes a better contact. You wake up in the morning and turn it off and just dump it in the trash. Also, I used those plastic gloves to clean it with. Good Luck!
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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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this helped, but didn't completely solve the problem. My dog quickly figured out when the mat was there equals zap. We tried 'setting her up' and she never took the bait. She is a basset hound, but can get up there somehow and does all the time. She has now taken to licking the dishes when I don't get to them right away. We had SOME luck with the Pet Agree (it's a wireless remote that does high pitch noise) and we could be out of the room and push it. Worked for a few weeks and now she doesn't care. Good luck!
951104
We don't have any pets so I don't really know. I have noticed that it has not stopped dust from collecting.
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We had the exact same problem within a week. I don't think a replacement will help, as it will probably do the exact same thing. We went to Lowe's and purchased 2 untreated oak slats, 24 inches long, 1 1/2 wide and 1/2 inch thick and slid them width wise, one on each side of the cage door, right into the groove that holds the plastic tray, up against the lip of the plastic tray. It has been about 3 weeks now and it works beautifully. You do need to remove them before sliding the plastic tray out. Also, make sure you get untreated oak, because the chemicals on treated wood can make the guinea pigs sick and so can the oils in pine. Hope this helps. We had the exact same problem within a week. I don't think a replacement will help, as it will probably do the exact same thing. We went to Lowe's and purchased 2 untreated oak slats, 24 inches long, 1 1/2 wide and 1/2 inch thick and slid them width wise, one on each side of the cage door, right into the groove that holds the plastic tray, up against the lip of the plastic tray. It has been about 3 weeks now and it works beautifully. You do need to remove them before sliding the plastic tray out. Also, make sure you get untreated oak, because the chemicals on treated wood can make the... » Read More We had the exact same problem within a week. I don't think a replacement will help, as it will probably do the exact same thing. We went to Lowe's and purchased 2 untreated oak slats, 24 inches long, 1 1/2 wide and 1/2 inch thick and slid them width wise, one on each side of the cage door, right into the groove that holds the plastic tray, up against the lip of the plastic tray. It has been about 3 weeks now and it works beautifully. You do need to remove them before sliding the plastic tray out. Also, make sure you get untreated oak, because the chemicals on treated wood can make the guinea pigs sick and so can the oils in pine. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Mine never have. I have 3, and they get reset almost every other week (either from rats being caught, or triggered shut by someone doing yard work).
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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!
975559
it took two weeks before I found the rat in my yard ...dead.. I kept baiting the trap and added sugar to the bait .. I want to say it took two sticks plus of the Farnam before I found a dead rat... not sure if their are more than one however
995408
After having gone through two major repairs back to back costing about$7500, I had the engine area steam cleaned and have been using above product together with repellent spray and sonic deterrant device. It's been almost two months, and rats have not returned. My case is a bit extream but I am not taking any chances.
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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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Don't know about rats, but I bought 2 and after a brief time both stopped working altogether . Even when they were working they never deterred dogs ( what I bought it for). Don't waste your money, in my opinion. Good luck.
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Hi, I had the very same problem (note had), I cut the blocks in half and laid the pieces (usually underneath the patio) where I believed they "traveled" the most. Voila! they ate all the pieces, after laying a second batch I noticed not all the pieces were gone/eaten, we did not see any more voles/field mice. I left the uneaten pieces in place - no more mice so I have removed the residue.
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I can't say if pack rats will go for it but I wouldn't be surprised. I left the bucket in an accessible shed and rats almost chewed the lid off trying to get to the bait blocks! No, rain and water don't seem to have a negative effect on the bait blocks.
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I'm on my 5th bag...you have to keep feeding. It DOES work. However, you may underestimate the initial problem. I realized there were not "just a few" - but an army! The feeding frenzy does slow down and then you just maintain it until it stops. I've slowed down quite a bit, but they are still eating. I'm beginning to wonder, however, if there is rodent sign somewhere that says "PARTY OVER AT THIS HOUSE!" - I guess I will eventually see.
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It seems like the fleas started disappearing immediately. After about two weeks the fleas were completely gone. And we had at least five cats, several that went outside a lot, at that time. I know it's a good trick, but did you get the Fleabuster fairly evened out in all your floors where the fleas were (and did you use a push broom to spread out the dust?) We're not sure what flea control we were using at that time (especially after we found out that the manufacturers had removed the active ingredient that would spread throughout the cats' body to kill the infestation.) That's about all we know. Good luck. It seems like the fleas started disappearing immediately. After about two weeks the fleas were completely gone. And we had at least five cats, several that went outside a lot, at that time. I know it's a good trick, but did you get the Fleabuster fairly evened out in all your floors where the fleas were (and did you use a push broom to spread out the dust?) We're not sure what flea control we were using at that time (especially after we found out that the manufacturers had removed the active ingredient that would spread throughout the cats' body to kill the infestation.) That's about all we... » Read More It seems like the fleas started disappearing immediately. After about two weeks the fleas were completely gone. And we had at least five cats, several that went outside a lot, at that time. I know it's a good trick, but did you get the Fleabuster fairly evened out in all your floors where the fleas were (and did you use a push broom to spread out the dust?) We're not sure what flea control we were using at that time (especially after we found out that the manufacturers had removed the active ingredient that would spread throughout the cats' body to kill the infestation.) That's about all we know. Good luck. « Show Less
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One of these days I will learn that a Gold Box Deal is not necessarily a "real deal." Will try the vacuuming solution and see if it helps. Thanks!
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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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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.