In reply to Post #15
Mine too Chuffy
A years supply of poison is much cheaper than replacing a bed chair or sleeping bag
You can buy the instant acting poison and refillable bait boxes in bulk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FW63WB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mine too Chuffy
A years supply of poison is much cheaper than replacing a bed chair or sleeping bag
You can buy the instant acting poison and refillable bait boxes in bulk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FW63WB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In reply to Post #1
If they're coming through the floor, line it with aviary mesh stapled down. That's what I did to my wooden shed years ago when we kept rabbits in it. It's now full of camping gear and never had an issue with damage.
If they're coming through the floor, line it with aviary mesh stapled down. That's what I did to my wooden shed years ago when we kept rabbits in it. It's now full of camping gear and never had an issue with damage.
In reply to Post #15
I'm the same traps in the shed and garage all year round baited with old shelf life bait ,the great thing about traps is you know if you've had visitor's
I'm the same traps in the shed and garage all year round baited with old shelf life bait ,the great thing about traps is you know if you've had visitor's
I kept chickens until six months ago so am used to rodents. I bait year round and my dog lets me know where as well. No niceties here bait comes from pest control mate with the odd pasta thrown in My girl just brings em to me and the rats eat each other when they die so a win win.
these guys will help you out...
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In reply to Post #20
My classy neighbours have rats under their decking and shed that visit my garden daily. The BSA Ultra SE in .22 sorts them out along with a small amount of poison in tiny sealed plastic bags that the rats eat under the *******s shed.
My classy neighbours have rats under their decking and shed that visit my garden daily. The BSA Ultra SE in .22 sorts them out along with a small amount of poison in tiny sealed plastic bags that the rats eat under the *******s shed.
In reply to Post #1
As this is something that interests me, and I've commented in the past regards my concerns for predators and pets re rodent poisons, I think it would be a good idea to once again link the item you use as not all are equal as I'm sure you'll agree.
For example the chanmanie linked product (Racan Rapid Paste) which contains the ingredient Alphachloralose (4%) which after a very quick google search has been rumoured to affect pets which ingested affected rodents.
Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) began to study alphachloralose (AC) toxicity in 2019 after several Finnish veterinarians started to discuss it on social media. AC works as an anesthetic. Especially cats are prone to AC toxicity because the substance also acts when a pet eats a mouse that has ingested the poison. When treated properly, the prognosis is good.
In autumn 2018 Finnish veterinarians started asking about possible AC poisoning on their social media platform. The typical case was an outdoor cat that returned home wobbling. Officials in Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) notified the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) about the possibility that AC could be causing these poisonings. Tukes conducted an enquiry to Finnish veterinarians about pets' chemical poisonings in spring 2019. 63 veterinarians reported 96 cases where AC was the suspected toxin. Only a few of these cases concerned dogs.
This is just one quote from one source (Federation of European Animal Veterinary Associations) found here there are others, and yes I agree suspected is not proven.
As this is something that interests me, and I've commented in the past regards my concerns for predators and pets re rodent poisons, I think it would be a good idea to once again link the item you use as not all are equal as I'm sure you'll agree.
For example the chanmanie linked product (Racan Rapid Paste) which contains the ingredient Alphachloralose (4%) which after a very quick google search has been rumoured to affect pets which ingested affected rodents.
Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) began to study alphachloralose (AC) toxicity in 2019 after several Finnish veterinarians started to discuss it on social media. AC works as an anesthetic. Especially cats are prone to AC toxicity because the substance also acts when a pet eats a mouse that has ingested the poison. When treated properly, the prognosis is good.
In autumn 2018 Finnish veterinarians started asking about possible AC poisoning on their social media platform. The typical case was an outdoor cat that returned home wobbling. Officials in Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) notified the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) about the possibility that AC could be causing these poisonings. Tukes conducted an enquiry to Finnish veterinarians about pets' chemical poisonings in spring 2019. 63 veterinarians reported 96 cases where AC was the suspected toxin. Only a few of these cases concerned dogs.
This is just one quote from one source (Federation of European Animal Veterinary Associations) found here there are others, and yes I agree suspected is not proven.
In reply to Post #22
In reply to Post #23
The Rentokil uses the same active ingredient as the Racan Rapid Paste. Alphachloralose. but is claimed to be child and pet friendly
The Rentokil uses the same active ingredient as the Racan Rapid Paste. Alphachloralose. but is claimed to be child and pet friendly
In reply to Post #2
No risk of children going for chocolate or cheese.... 
No risk of children going for chocolate or cheese....
In reply to Post #15
I'm in my garage very regularly, so i spot the droppings before any real damage is done. I used to leave baited traps all year but found that the mice would ignore them. As soon as I put some fresh bait of the peanut butter cups I'd get the mouse that night or the next.
I'm in my garage very regularly, so i spot the droppings before any real damage is done. I used to leave baited traps all year but found that the mice would ignore them. As soon as I put some fresh bait of the peanut butter cups I'd get the mouse that night or the next.
In reply to Post #15
Same as Chuffy, I still use the baited traps out that Oldgeezer recommends as they are extremely good, but also leave a few traps here and there to catch the odd blighter now and again. I don't have a big problem with mice thankfully but catch the odd one now and again. As said earlier it only takes one to cause some serious damage to gear, better to take care rather than be wise after the disaster strikes !!!
Same as Chuffy, I still use the baited traps out that Oldgeezer recommends as they are extremely good, but also leave a few traps here and there to catch the odd blighter now and again. I don't have a big problem with mice thankfully but catch the odd one now and again. As said earlier it only takes one to cause some serious damage to gear, better to take care rather than be wise after the disaster strikes !!!
Just caught my first one in a spring loaded trap - 6 for about £13 off Amazon. He looked surprised 😄, double grains of maize did the trick 👍
In reply to Post #28
I run mouse traps in my fishing shed all year, normally baited with a boilie of some description, always seem most productive in autumn and early spring, not had one for a few weeks now. Outside I have a few bait boxes but also run MK4 fenn tunnel traps for rats around the out buildings, the joy of living in the countryside and having horses and chickens!!!
I run mouse traps in my fishing shed all year, normally baited with a boilie of some description, always seem most productive in autumn and early spring, not had one for a few weeks now. Outside I have a few bait boxes but also run MK4 fenn tunnel traps for rats around the out buildings, the joy of living in the countryside and having horses and chickens!!!
I bought an humane trap that catches them alive and bait it with chocolate
This works a treat, then I just let them out in the park down the road
This works a treat, then I just let them out in the park down the road