Rat Poison

[LizStreithorst]

It turns out that it wasn't rats that hurt the Peamite after all.  It was a failed transmission cable.  But their is evidence of rodents storing provisions under the hood.  Charlotte has the same thing.  I need to put rat poison under the hood and secure it somehow so it doesn't fall out and the dogs and cat eat it.

I hate like hell to use rat poison, but in this case I have no choice.  I know the damage they can do.  I also know that the poison kills by making the animal bleed to death internally.  That is a miserable death for an innocent animal just looking for a bit to eat and a place to hang out.

I've never used the stuff before.  Do you know if it comes in blocks or granules.  If it comes in blocks I might be able to figure out a way to secure it.  Pip, the dog, and Xena the cat both like to hunt and kill.  I've been presented with a dead rat and a dead bunny.  As far as I know they don't eat what they kill except when Xena nails a mouse in the house and all I get is a body with out a head or vice versa.

Do you think that my pets will be safe if I can make this work? 

[Mugwump]

It turns out that it wasn't rats that hurt the Peamite after all.  It was a failed transmission cable.  But their is evidence of rodents storing provisions under the hood.  Charlotte has the same thing.  I need to put rat poison under the hood and secure it somehow so it doesn't fall out and the dogs and cat eat it.

I hate like hell to use rat poison, but in this case I have no choice.  I know the damage they can do.  I also know that the poison kills by making the animal bleed to death internally.  That is a miserable death for an innocent animal just looking for a bit to eat and a place to hang out.

I've never used the stuff before.  Do you know if it comes in blocks or granules.  If it comes in blocks I might be able to figure out a way to secure it.  Pip, the dog, and Xena the cat both like to hunt and kill.  I've been presented with a dead rat and a dead bunny.  As far as I know they don't eat what they kill except when Xena nails a mouse in the house and all I get is a body with out a head or vice versa.

Do you think that my pets will be safe if I can make this work?

...Strychnine isn't my favorite thing to have around the house....but it is effective.....call Terminex and see if the have a safe treatment for cars, etc.... 


..found a few options here tho............... https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&channel=tus&q=a+safe+treatment+for+mice+in+cars

[LizStreithorst]

Thanks much Jon.  I looked at one that was ultrasonic, but that ultrasonic stuff only works for a short time.   This one is the best choice for me.  It also happens to be cheap which is a big plus.  https://www.tomcatbrand.com/en-us/products/mouse-baits/tomcat-mouse-killer-child-dog-resistant-disposable-station?cmp%3Dkid%2FTomcat%2FGoogle_SEM%2FShopping%2FG_Tomcat_Rodent_Shopping_DTC_NonBrand=

[Barb]

I have used it Liz, it works and your pets can't get to it.
Barb

[Mugwump]

Thanks much Jon.  I looked at one that was ultrasonic, but that ultrasonic stuff only works for a short time.   This one is the best choice for me.  It also happens to be cheap which is a big plus.  https://www.tomcatbrand.com/en-us/products/mouse-baits/tomcat-mouse-killer-child-dog-resistant-disposable-station?cmp%3Dkid%2FTomcat%2FGoogle_SEM%2FShopping%2FG_Tomcat_Rodent_Shopping_DTC_NonBrand=

... ...glad to help.....I only wish I'd known of these when we lived out in the country.....went out to the Jeep on a cold morning to warm it up,,,,started the engine, flipped on the heat/defrost and immediately got a shower of insulation being blown all over the f$%k'n place.....aarrrgggggg.....