"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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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.


Yes
I heard a maker of rat poison on radio saying that he is
successful because he adapts the recipe to suit the food
eaten in the country he's selling to. So you'll just have to
interview the rats and find out what they've been eating!!

Do you leave out food for birds? Presumably the rats can't
get into your bin? Is there livestock (stable, kennel,
small-holding) around?

Good luck. Its an uphill fight.

Peter Scott