trapper25 0 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 ive just been asked by a mate "what is the best rat poison" as hes got rats in his garden! he doesnt want dogs ferrets guns or traps around cos he doesnt want his mother to know theres rats around! shes petrified of them! as ive never used poison in my life could anyone give me some advice on what poison to use? cheers t25 Link to post
lewismac1 1 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Sorex rat poison. Get the blocked form and not the granulated, as it is harder for the rat to drag away which makes it safe,(It also shows how bad the infestation is) Remember to get the sorex boxes to put the poison in, which are roughly 25 odd off ebay. And ALWAYS WEAR PLASTIC GLOVES Good luck Edited November 16, 2008 by lewismac1 Link to post
Guest mavisdog Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 you shouldnt put poison down unless every one no it is their and where it is, and dont play with poison unless you no what you are doing with it get a pro in cheers rob Link to post
stubby 175 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 get one every day Link to post
Matt 160 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Here we go again..... OK, firstly, DO NOT attempt to treat this yourself. You could potentially make the problem worse, and all the time you have rats you are seriously compromising the health of your family. What price do you put on your health? There was a case recently of a lady who caught viles disease and died very quickly. Do not feck about with this yourself, CALL IN A PROFESSIONAL! Now, before all the armchair experts and wannabees out there start crying "he would say that", and "it's easy", let me tell you that most local authorities offer free, or subsidised service for rats in domestic properties. It's not so much about what 'poison' you use, but how you use it, which leads me onto this rubbish: Sorex rat poison. Get the blocked form and not the granulated, as it is harder for the rat to drag away which makes it safe,(It also shows how bad the infestation is) Remember to get the sorex boxes to put the poison in, which are roughly 25 odd off ebay. And ALWAYS WEAR PLASTIC GLOVES Good luck 'Sorex' is a manufacturer, NOT a bait. The forumulation of the bait to be used is better chosen by someone who knows what they are doing. It may be grain, or it may be blocks, or it may be a combination of the two. One thing I can guarentee is that if blocks are not secured they will be moved by rats, and could end up somewhere where non targets could have access to them. The issue of boxes is an interesting one. They provide a secure place to put bait, but usually delay the uptake of bait (rats are neophobic), so they are not always the best option. Gloves? Yes, if there is the slightest possibility of coming into contact with rat urine, you should wear gloves, BUT, proper hand hygiene is just as important. In conclusion, dont try and sort this yourself. Call in a pro. Link to post
RatSnatcher 0 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 You mum may hate rats, but she will surely hate hospital should she get one of those diseases....... Link to post
trapper25 0 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 get one every day get one "what"every day....a person asking for advise? i know nothing on this subject, so instead of "having a go" i thought it better to get some advise off people who do know! it seems the answer is to call in a pro, so that is the information i shall pass on to my mate with the rat problem. i thought this forum was for people to share their knowledge with the youngsters and less experienced not sarcasm Link to post
RatSnatcher 0 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 get one every day get one "what"every day....a person asking for advise? i know nothing on this subject, so instead of "having a go" i thought it better to get some advise off people who do know! it seems the answer is to call in a pro, so that is the information i shall pass on to my mate with the rat problem. i thought this forum was for people to share their knowledge with the youngsters and less experienced not sarcasm Link to post
lewismac1 1 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 You have a pm mate. Link to post
Matt 160 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 You have a pm mate. I expect the sixteen year old expert is busy sending you links to dodgy ebay sites which sell 'poisons'. Take the advice given here mate. Call in a pro. Link to post
lewismac1 1 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 You have a pm mate. I expect the sixteen year old expert is busy sending you links to dodgy ebay sites which sell 'poisons'.. Thanks. But, No im not Im simply giving my advice on the topic in private. So i dont get guy's with ego's the size of your's questioning it all the time. Cheers Link to post
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