Has anyone successfully used this to block a rat? (A gray roof rat (R. rattus) appeared this week and I'm looking to evict it from my patio shed.)
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Hi, yes i have used this stuff to block and seal holes in my house, i had field nice getting in my house and i used this stuff and have not seen any rodents from then on, and that was 2 years ago. Its pretty tuff mesh, and very strong. I was happy with it.
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Not for a rat, but to keep bugs out of the weep holes in the bricks of our house.
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Sorry to say, I bought this and installed it over several openings in my house where roof rats were getting in. Lo and behold, they ate right through it, so waste of time and money for me. These rats aren't that big so it's not like a monster rat I'm dealing with here. The copper mesh was no match for their teeth, though. These guys also eat through very hard plastic with no problem.
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I have used this in conjunction with expanding foam to thwart squirrels and other rodents from eating through the A/C connection siding hole on the house. Now there is an expanding foam product that is touted to be designed especially to stop rodents from entering a home through a foamed in hole. I have used this along with the copper mesh to further keep out rodents from the house attached garage. Initially you must determine how the rat is entering your shed. If through a hole, the mesh and the aforementioned rodent foam might work. Also, you might wish to contact your local animal control official to further discuss rat elimination using the proven bait process. They too may offer solutions and advice. I have used this in conjunction with expanding foam to thwart squirrels and other rodents from eating through the A/C connection siding hole on the house. Now there is an expanding foam product that is touted to be designed especially to stop rodents from entering a home through a foamed in hole. I have used this along with the copper mesh to further keep out rodents from the house attached garage. Initially you must determine how the rat is entering your shed. If through a hole, the mesh and the aforementioned rodent foam might work. Also, you might wish to contact your local animal... » Read More I have used this in conjunction with expanding foam to thwart squirrels and other rodents from eating through the A/C connection siding hole on the house. Now there is an expanding foam product that is touted to be designed especially to stop rodents from entering a home through a foamed in hole. I have used this along with the copper mesh to further keep out rodents from the house attached garage. Initially you must determine how the rat is entering your shed. If through a hole, the mesh and the aforementioned rodent foam might work. Also, you might wish to contact your local animal control official to further discuss rat elimination using the proven bait process. They too may offer solutions and advice. « Show Less
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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've repelled spiders and other insects. Haven't had the need to repel rodents. I believe in the product reviews I saw quite a few people saying it definitely worked for rodents. I would read through some of the reviews if you haven't yet. :)
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I'm not sure what you are asking but I had rats take the bate out and surviving . Didn't kill one rat , or mouse just my time
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The weight which closes the access to the seed is adjustable, so you would just need to adjust it to a light enough weight so the roof rats cannot get to the seed. Hopefully the rats are heavier than the birds you want to feed. I think that they should be.
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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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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 have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.
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This product worked well in my backyard until my husband noticed the birds thought it was a treat for them. But by then, we had found some dead rats in the places we put the bait so I stopped using it. I don't have a useful answer for you. I'm inclined to think there isn't much you can do. Hopefully you will get more help from other responders
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I use mine outside BUT I put an oversized plastic cover over it and add a few big rocks so the lid doesn't fall off. This keeps it pretty dry unless there is a very heavy rain. Anything that can fit in the opening will be zapped. I have mine near our bird feeders, and so far no curious bird has wandered in. I would put it where you know the rats are frequenting, and either bring it in when it looks rainy or place a bucket lid/oblong plant tray on the top to keep the unit dry as possible.
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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 use it to keep iguanas out of my garden tower. As long as you wire it up according to the instructions I don't see why it won't work. The fence has defiantly deterred the iguanas from getting thru.
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I only thing I have not tried personally tried (yet) are small chains of 3 or 4 mirrors (about 2x2 or 3x3") hanging from branches. I was in South Africa recently & saw this in an organic garden that had this. It was confusing for me to look at and I think would make birds unsure of where they could land in the tree. I also use garden hot pepper spray on the trunks that keep rats (in Calif. they eat Meyer lemon peels and leave the rest of the lemon hanging from the tree) and squirrels out of fruit trees. Try the bird-be-gone website. Good luck!
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It does work for rats. I've noticed a big drop in rat visits in all of the places I used to find their remnants. But as the package says, it only lasts two or three months for a package before the smell goes away.
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Does anyone know if this works on rats? I have pet rats that I allow to run around most of the time, but recently discovered they are chewing up some VERY important wires and that I need to deter this behavior pronto! Please, anyone who knows, share your experiences with me.
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The Pest-a-Cator works through the wiring in the walls, as you probably know. As long as your RV is hooked up to electricity of some kind, I think the it would help deter mice and rats. I really don't know if it discourages other animals like squirrels, raccoons, etc. We had a problem with mice in our home, installed 2 of these and haven't seen mice in months; we keep them plugged in "just in case". Good luck!
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Honestly, I take my bird feeder down every night, so I haven't had any nocturnal visitors. I saw a suggestion to put oil on the rod to deter squirrels. I've seen 2 squirrels at different times on their way to the feeder, but I told them it wasn't for them, so they hopped off the fence and didn't try again. Strange story, but true.