Rat Bait Stations

A rat bait station is a lockable box that holds a trap or bait inside a tamper-resistant casing. Rats enter through an opening at each end, so what is inside stays out of reach of children, pets and non-target wildlife while remaining accessible to the rat.

Either, and the choice matters more than the box. A snap trap inside a station gives you a fast kill with no active substance and a carcass you can see and remove. Rodenticide works where trapping hasn't, but a poisoned rat usually dies out of sight and carries a secondary risk to anything that scavenges it. Most people should start with a trap.

Yes. A rat station is sized for a rat, but mice will happily enter one, so if you have both, size for the rat. The reverse isn't true - a rat won't fit into a mouse station.

A station is a meaningful improvement on a loose trap or loose bait, and lockable models need a key to open. Use as directed and place stations out of reach of children and pets where you can - a locked box reduces the risk but does not remove the need for sensible placement.

Flat against a wall on a run where you have found droppings, with the entrances in line with the run rather than facing into open ground. Alongside outbuildings, beside bin stores, under decking and against fence lines are the usual outdoor spots. Weight or fix it down so it can't be moved, and leave it undisturbed - rats are wary of new objects and often take several days to enter one.

Yes, many rat bait stations are durable and reusable. After a catch or bait consumption, they can be easily cleaned and refilled, making them a long-term solution for managing rat problems.

Lockable models do. Our unikey fits all standard PestBuddy and Rotech stations, so one key covers however many you run. Keep a spare - the key is the part people lose.

Yes. A station can house a snap trap instead of rodenticide, which is how most of our rat kits are configured - you get the tamper-resistant housing without any active substance, and no secondary risk to a pet or bird that might scavenge a carcass. Pair a station with a rat trap and an attractant gel, and use proofing to close the entry points afterwards.

Once you’ve eliminated the rodents, prevention is key. Use rodent proofing products to seal entry points in your home, store food in airtight containers, and regularly clean up food debris. We also offer rodent repellents that create a barrier to help prevent future infestations.