Tom from Henderson, Nv writes
I am finding droppings on one specific area of the pool deck, around the base of a "bottle tree". I suspect they are eating the pods off the tree and MAYBE drinking the pool water. I have confirmed they are living/hiding under the pool equipment by using used coffee grounds in the holes. Each morning I find the coffee grounds spread outside of the entry hole. I am thinking RatX as a feeding treat alongside snap traps - some baited with peanut butter and others baited with RatX. Any suggestions?
Rat X could be used in the area around the pool equipment where rodent activity has been confirmed or in burrows where the rodents are nesting and access points have been identified. Per the product label, wrap 40-60 grams (1.5 to 2 oz) of RatX per rat and 10-15 grams (1/3 to ½ oz) per mouse in clinging food packaging film and push down the burrow.
Please NOTE: RatX is no longer available.
Snap traps can be used inside specific tamper resistant bait stations to catch and kill the rodents as they enter the station for the bait however would not be recommended out in the open.
In other areas around the pool, lawn and home, we would recommend using a rodneticide such as Fastrac Blox in tamper resistant bait stations to protect the bait from rain, debris as well as non target animals and children. Take a moment to view our How to Get Rid of Rats Treatment Guide and Rodent Kits that come with a 4lb pail of Fastrac and either 6 rat bait stations or 12 mouse bait stations depending on which you are targeting.
View our Rodent Baiting Article for more information on how to successfully bait for rodents.
Answer last updated on: 09/06/2022
