The Best Rodent Bait Stations

A rodent bait station is a small enclosure that only rodents may enter. Stations will hold either toxic rodent bait or a baited trap. This minimizes the chance that children or pets will accidentally find and ingest baits. It also helps contain crumbs and other morsels left behind by rodents. Bait stations are easy to use. Just add your chosen bait or trap and place them in areas of high rodent activity.

Recommendation

We recommend the Solutions Tamper Proof Rodent Bait Station. Its durable, plastic construction protects bait from the weather, children, and unwanted animal attention. It is also a flexible unit and can be used to bait for all types of rats and mice.

User Guide

Step 1: Bait and Place

Solutions Rodent Bait Stations should be placed strategically in and around structures based on rodent activity. For rats, place stations 25 feet apart. For mice, place them 15 feet apart. Generally, 4 to 5 bait stations are enough to protect an average sized home. Bait stations should be placed in areas where there is good coverage so rodents will feel safe to approach and enter them.

Because rats do not travel in open space, preferring to run along walls, stations should be placed against walls with the flat side of the station up against the wall so rodents have easy access to the entrance holes on either side. Once you’ve determined the number needed and where to place, load your bait stations with your preferred rodenticide bait or trap and lock and secure them before placing.

Be sure to wear gloves when handling stations to prevent your scent from being left behind. Rodents may detect your scent and avoid the station. 

Step 2: Monitor

The stations should be checked once every 5 to 7 days to see if more bait needs to be placed. Once the rodent population begins to decrease, the stations will need to be checked less often. Continue to check and replace the bait as needed until you no longer notice any signs of rodent activity and no bait is being taken.

Inspection and Maintenance

Very little maintenance is required on rodent bait stations other than cleaning out any unused bait if they are going to be stored or disposed of. When clearing out unused bait from the stations, make sure to wear gloves and dispose of any unused bait as directed on the label.

Parts

Bait stations are mostly just housing for bait. As such, they have few parts. Many bait stations have a lock which prevents tampering from larger animals or children.

Key Takeaways

• Rodent bait stations greatly reduce the risk to children and non-target animals when using rodenticide bait.
• Be strategic about where to place them. They need to be placed in areas of high rodent activity with good coverage so the rodents will feel comfortable enough to approach and enter them.