Customer Reviews for Protecta LP Rat Bait Station

I bought a three pack of the Protecta LP traps to deal with a chipmunk problem around my New England colonial house, and it worked perfect. I used to place the Contrac Blocks around the house, but the chipmunks would just take them back to their holes and store them there. With the Protecta LP bait station, there is a steel rod that holds the bait in place and the chipmunks have no chance of removing the bait. The opening is large enough to fit a squirel or chipmunk, but will keep out rabbits and dogs/cats. Great buy - I would recomend buying the Contrac blocks and the 3 pack of Protecta bait stations as a package - as you will get a better price.

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27 of 27 people found this review helpful

I have the same bait stations and rat bait the professionals use without the monthly fees. I'm laughing all the way to the bank. The rats don't think it's funny...

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22 of 22 people found this review helpful

Excellent product, very effective as long as you continually check and replace bait. Wish the key had a a handle as it is awkward to handle.

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16 of 16 people found this review helpful

I had several bait stations that I paid a small fortune for from my bug guy. I figured there had to be a better way to get them at a better price. Not just better.... these were half the price!!! And I got free shipping... and I had them faster than my local bug guy got my first ones to me! Thumbs up all around to Do My Own Pest Control!!!

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14 of 16 people found this review helpful

This bait station is vary good if you have raccoons by your house because their arms cannot reach inside and grab the bait like a lot of the other bait stations...So I highly recommended this type... The only bad thing about it is the hinges kinda suck but they still last for a vary long time.

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12 of 14 people found this review helpful

Bait station better than expected. Pic shows vertical bait presentation, but horizontal bar is included as well. Choices are good. For those that don't know: stations can be opened using two flat screwdrivers to pop up one side at a time.

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

The stations are made of heavy plastic and lock securely. The vertical bait holders are in a separate bag. I installed 4 in each station and added a Tomcat bait chunk on each one. I didn't want to remove the horizontal bait holder (and possibly lose it), so I fiddled with it and found it will still snap in place and keep the horizontal chunks from spinning. I used two of these in a chicken coop that was overrun by rats that dug through heavy clay under the apron of my coop. The tunnels were causing structural damage because they tunneled under weight-bearing blocks. I installed rat-proof feeders and wanted to put out poison at the same time because rats will chew on the chickens' feet if they don't have anything else to eat. Even though the entry hole is large enough for a chicken head, the bait is out of sight and reach. I placed the other stations in the feed shed and garage. The stations have been in place for just over two weeks and we've noticed this past week that the tunnel entrances in the coop aren't active any more and are being filled in by the chickens scratching the dirt. Even better, no chickens accessed the bait. We're even getting a 3-4 more eggs a day. I'm assuming the rats were stressing the chickens, which reduces egg output.

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8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Product is ok, but Domyownpestcontrol is not. But Domyownpestcontrol only supply one key for my 3 Protecta LP Bait Station. SO they can make alot more money from you when you have to buy extra keys. Should be one key per Bait Station, just like if you was buying one at a time.

  Expert response:
Thank you for your feedback. Please note that the manufacturer only supplies one key per every 6 stations. We are not trying to make extra money, we actually have to pay for every extra key. Please let us know if you have any questions about your order or our company. We are always happy to help in any way possible. We appreciate your business!

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

If you purchase the poison blocks, purchase bait stations to go with them even if you don't have animals or children that might be harmed by the poison itself. Don't be an idiot like I was and purchase only the poison blocks without purchasing these bait stations. The amount of poison I've gone through since purchasing the bait stations has dropped to a tenth of what it was (the rats were hording) and the poison has been, subjectively, more effective--we live in a rural area and I think new rats find the poison right away whereas before if another rat had collected it all, I had to put more down for new rats to find.

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6 of 7 people found this review helpful

So far so good. I live on five acres surrounded by grass fields. Mice are everywhere. These are the same bait stations that the pros use. Bought a case of six and they are doing the trick. Significant reduction in the mouse population. Only issue is water getting into the trap. Live in the Pacific NW where it rains all winter. Bait gets wet but doesn't seem to bother the mice. Definitely recommend the product. Don't pay a pro. Spend you money on this babies.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This trap seems well constructed. When it came time to load the trap with bait I found it difficult to open. No instructions were supplied for opening this trap .

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5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The horizontal bar allows me to put the bait boxes where my irrigation system would otherwise wet the bait. The lock tabs protects my neighbors and my dogs if they were to get into the banks where the traps are located. I taped the opening key to a long piece of pvc pipe so I can tap the box and open it at a distance above the box. I do not want to run into any coiled snakes per my professional exterminator's recommendation.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Excellent bait station . I now have 12 around my home to keep control of rats and mice.

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

These are the same bait stations that our pest control company uses.They do a very good job.They charge $300 a year.We fired them & bought our own stations.Big savings !!

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3 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is a great Bait Station. It is low cost, low profile, and long lasting. The rats love it and so do I. The lid opens easily when the correct key is used. It stays put and does not float away when it rains. My only complaint is that it does not hold as much bait as it could. It only holds three chunks. I place mine horizontally, but they can be placed vertically if you prefer. You just use a different wire holder, which is supplied in an accessory bag with each unit that you purchase. I have six around my house. They are placed where the water, gas and air conditioning lines enter the house, one near the dumpster (this one is the most popular with the "guests") and two by the cars in the driveway. I highly recommend this bait station!

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great rat bait statios just what I needed for the mice that where trying to cone in my home thank you....

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have worked in pest control and knew about this particular bait station. It is durable, safe and easy to use. Better than anything others out there.

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased 6 additional stations so I can put around rental houses. In the past, I always used a pest control company and cost 10 times more than this but after learning from them, now I can do it myself!!! This thing works well, the area is well known with rats, mice but after one year just keep changing baits, problem is now gone!!  The key came together with purchase, works good and easy to use (a woman can open station too!!), before I had this key only my husband can take care of this the station is very strong, will last for years.  Thanks for a product that works and it is very safe for children.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

OUTSTANDING PRODUCT !!!! great quality and the price is best on web.. this is my go-too pest store love the service and great people !

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

These bait stations are the best thing i ever purchased for rat control. They are strong and are well protected from dogs or other pets but very affective for rodent control. I recommend everyone to have one that is having issues with rodents. Thanks

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Thanks, Great product. An addition to the 3 other bait stations I have.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have pets and was looking for an answer to be able to my keep my pets safe and rid our yard of the rats that come from my neighbors property. After 2 to 3 weeks the problem seems to be under control and I did my own pest control. Thanks. Robert, Miami, Fl.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

recommend highly been using these and the smaller ones for mice with the cubes also purchased from DO my own for several years and they have worked great -- rodents seem to be very plentiful this year hope they continue to work

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've used these for decades and will continue to do so as needed. The low profile and triangle shape affords versatility that superceeds anything else I've found on the market. PROs: The greatest feature in its design is the key which easily fits on a keyring or a keychain without being big, bulky and cumbersome in your pocket. CONS: The lid hinge design is seriously lacking, its a thin seam of plastic, the lack of a real hinge greatly shortens the serviceable longevity of the box. The box needs to be treated gently to ensure you don't accidentally damage the hinge in its daily usage. A trip to any hardware store for a real hinge, some small nuts and bolts will correct this defect once the lid breaks off, thereby extending the life of the box indefinitely. I'd highly recommend these boxes despite the hinge shortcomings. A little construction adhesive chalking between the bait station and a 2x8x16 cement block cap is highly effective against the box growing legs and migrating off site.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

As ordered, inexpensive way to do it yourself.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fits well under low pallets & cars. Locking mechanism is a good safety feature.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This item proved to be a complete waste of money.No rats entered it EVER. I bought three .Don't waste your money, Just buy the pellets and put them against the walls where the rodents travels

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1 of 17 people found this review helpful

Exterminator wants 60.00 for this item. I say haha for what to kill a rat.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really like these bait stations. They are easy to fill and can not be opened with out the key. I have not had a mouse problem since I began using this product. I highly recommend it.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second purchase of these bait stations. I would recommend these to anyone. Great product at a great price.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful