Mugwump's Fish World
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: LizStreithorst on August 19, 2019, 01:37:41 PM
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?
Quote from: LizStreithorst on August 19, 2019, 01:37:41 PM
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.... huh
..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 (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&channel=tus&q=a+safe+treatment+for+mice+in+cars)
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=
I have used it Liz, it works and your pets can't get to it.
Barb
Quote from: LizStreithorst on August 19, 2019, 02:28:58 PM
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..... wfwf