Rat Poison: Proven baits against rats
A large rat population is often hard to contain with traps alone. That is when rat poison in the form of baits is the method of choice. The active ingredients work with a delay, so the wary animals do not connect the bait with its effect and the whole colony is reached. All baits work against both rats and mice and must only ever be used in bait stations.
Which type of bait is right?
Rats are fussy eaters, so the bait format matters. Block baits such as Cit RatStop DF Block are weatherproof and suit damp areas like cellars, drains or outdoor stations. Grain baits such as BromaCereal or RatStop DF Cereal, along with oat flake baits like envu Brumolin Forte, appeal to rats especially in dry stores, where they compete with stored grain. Paste baits such as Cit BrodiPads or Rodilon Paste are soft, smell strongly and are taken quickly. If uptake is poor, switching the bait format keeps the rats curious.
Using rat poison safely
Rat poison is a biocide and needs care. Put baits only in closed bait stations that children, pets and livestock cannot reach, and place them along runs beside walls. Read the instructions for use before you start and follow the information on the pack. Depending on the country and product, different rules apply, and some rat baits may only be bought and used by trained or professional users. Check the stations regularly, collect dead rats wearing gloves and remove any remaining bait once the treatment is over.
Frequently asked questions
Which rat poison works best?
The best rat poison is the one your rats will actually eat. If there is a lot of grain nearby, they prefer paste or block baits, and in damp surroundings block baits last longest. Well placed stations right on the runs make the biggest difference.
Why are the rats not eating the bait?
Rats often avoid new objects for a few days. Leave the station where it is and give them time. If that does not help, clear away competing food sources and try a different bait format.
Is rat poison dangerous for cats and dogs?
Yes, the active ingredients are also toxic to pets and livestock, even through eating poisoned rodents. That is why baits belong only in locked stations and dead rats should be collected promptly. If you suspect an animal has eaten bait, contact your vet straight away.
Buy rat poison for farm and store
When rats gnaw at grain, feed sacks or cables, you need a solution that reaches the whole population. Here you can buy proven rat poison as block baits, grain baits, oat flake baits and paste baits from Cit, envu and other brands. The baits act with a delay, so rats do not grow suspicious and the rest of the colony keeps feeding. Damp areas such as cellars or drains are best served with weatherproof blocks, dry stores with grain or paste. Always place the baits in closed bait stations that children, pets and livestock cannot reach, and read the instructions for use first. Depending on the country and product, specific rules apply to buying and using them. Check regularly and keep food sources sealed, and you will soon have things back under control.