Rodent Bait Stations

A rodent bait station is a secure, enclosed unit designed to hold traps or bait while keeping them out of reach of children and pets. It provides a safe and discreet way to control rat and mouse populations in homes, garages, and commercial spaces.

Worth settling first, because stations are sized differently and a rat won't enter a mouse station. Droppings are the quickest tell: mouse droppings are small dark pellets, roughly rice-grain sized, and rat droppings are considerably larger and raisin-shaped. Our guide to telling mice and rats apart covers the rest. Note that mice will happily enter a rat station, so if you have both, size for the rat.

Rodent bait stations house traps or bait inside a tamper-proof casing. They are designed to attract mice and rats inside, where the trap or bait can eliminate the rodent. Many bait stations allow easy setting and resetting of traps and come with inspection slots for quick monitoring.

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.

Yes, most bait stations are reusable and easy to clean. They are built to last and can be used repeatedly with different types of traps or bait.

Rodents are wary of new objects, rats especially, and often take several days to enter one. Leave it undisturbed rather than moving it around. Check it is flat against a wall on a run where you have found droppings, with the entrances in line with the run rather than facing into the room, and that you haven't overbaited - a heavy smear lets a rodent feed from the entrance without going fully inside.

Yes, many of our rodent control products are versatile and can be used both indoors and outdoors especially when used with a bait station. Check the product details for specific guidance on use in different environments.

Yes. A bait station can house a snap trap instead of rodenticide, which is how most of our 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 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.