Will it work to deter rats. I've got rats almost 2 lbs! Anyone want to do a Hitchkock movie? come on over! Pup love Inventing Joy & Furry Folk
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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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My rats never did. They move so fast I dont think they really had a chance. Although my rats chewed the net apart unfortunately. Even though we had things for them to chew on. Could have just been my rats though.
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The bait does not stay on the little pegs as shown.I have 2 of these and load them as shown and the bait gets knocked over but has never been carried out. They have worked well for me keep the bait dry and the rats eat the bait .I would reccomend them as they are effective.
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Mine hasn't worked for ANYTHING. Deer love it, birds, I'm surprized it hasn't drawn in RATS.worthless.
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I don't know. I used dogfood as recommended by manufacturer and spread it around the trap and on the very entrance of the trap. I thought it helped, but still the old fashioned rat trap with peanut butter was a better performer. I was focused on chipmunks, not rats.
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I havent caught anything other than rats but thats because i used it indoors. If you put bait that attracts squirrels i would imagine it will catch them. I would suggest looking for a "humane rodent trap" that wont harm them if you are worried about that
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Hi Joy, I don't see Rats listed in the product guidelines. Sorry. I live in the hills in Los Angeles and rats are a big problem here. Primarily Roof Rats. We were invaded about 6 years ago with the rats occupying an attic space above the kitchen. I freaked and then called a pest control company here called Corky's. They set multiple traps around the outside of the house after inspecting. When the rats left the attic ( via a hole behind the stove) and went out searching for food, the Cocky's bait stations designed for rats were waiting. You have to poison the rats, but no domestic pet can get inside the containers. Within a couple of weeks the rats were gone, but we have continued the service to keep them out of the house, as rats are everywhere in the hills and the city and it's worked. The Yard Sentinel ( 3 set at keys sight line points ) continues to do the job on the Raccoons, a wild animal far more dangerous to your health than even rats. Question: You said your rats are ALMOST 2 lbs. How did you conclude that, did they just hop up on the bathroom scale for you or is it one of those exercises, weight yourself, grab the rat by the tail and then weigh yourself again? I know it's not funny, but couldn't resist. Hope my feedback is of some help. Bill
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I would think that it would work on rats also. I have not had any rats (I don't think) just mice, shrews and ants.
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I do have large rats in my outside building I keep rat poison in there I bought a metal pole at the hardware store and raised it sorta high just to be safe,but then they started jumping from trees to feeder,being heavier than feeders would close,I am T
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Squirrels are rats with fluffy tails and as such they can chew thru this mesh easily.. NOT saying that they will because they can get all tangled up in the mesh. IT is my firm belief that it will help deter them but will not completely stop a dedicated fruit hungry squirrel. YES i would use it to make it harder for them to get to the fruit
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I tried it for my rat and sadly soon he learned to chew through it and get out. Nothing kept him from escaping. Sorry! Deb
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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 would check with a vet first. A rat is small and this could really make her sick.
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not sure - but I was left with my bait cup and the trap was missing! possibly the rat dragged it away. I did have success with this trap however.
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usually it works very well. Chances could be that the other dogs wanted to play OR saw her as small animal prey. The dog it was originally bought for is a little pitbull mix, about 40 lbs and it really scares him and he stops the minute he sees it. Other dogs seem put off by it too ... certainly worth buying to try it.
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Yes. Too small for a pet rat. Works for our gerbils, but would be too tight for anything bigger.
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Yes, this works for Rats, according to our previous experience, but we caughtsmall Rats only ( not longer than 4 inches )