On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 12:03:34 GMT, (mj) wrote:

Besides poison, what are rat traps usually baited with?

Whatever they're used to. If they're currently living on grain or cow
nuts, then feed them that. If they're eating out of dustbins, then try
some kitchen waste. Mayonnaise or chocolate always seem to go down well
though.

Rats hate novelty. Feed the traps or poison boxes _unset_ for a while
first, to get them used to them. Then set the traps and add the poison.