The best bait for rats in a rat trap, what do they like best?

I’ll warn you right away that if someone doesn’t like rats, then you don’t have to read any further.

As you already understand, the post will be about rats. Cute, domestic, decorative animals. I am an experienced rat breeder and decided to share my experience, since beginners often have questions. So, I’ll save you from wasting time on Google)

1) Where should I put the rat?

CELL, CELL and once again CELL!!!

No aquariums or wooden boxes.

Remember that if the aquarium is open, the rat will run away, since they can jump to a height of up to a meter without a run-up (yes, that’s not all of their talents). And if the aquarium is closed, then vapors from our friend’s waste accumulate at the bottom. All this negatively affects the rat’s kidneys and you will simply make the animal disabled.

2) Cage:

Many people think that a hamster cage will do, but they are wrong. Even if you have a girl (and they are smaller than boys), then do not forget that rats are MOBILE animals. And in the absence of space, the rat’s muscles will atrophy and it will slowly die. Do you really want to make a disabled person out of a healthy rat? I doubt.

So, the main principle of choosing a cell is that the bigger the better.

3) What to fill the cage with?

And now you have purchased a decent living space for your tailed friend

The first question that will arise in your mind: 1 “How to fill the huge space of metal rods?” Show your imagination! Give the rat a second floor, they love it. Don't forget about the house. But what rats love most are hammocks. Sew one for your friend. The easiest way is to cut two square pieces of fabric 25×25, sew them together and hang them under the roof of the cage using the edges (using the same staples). Believe me, the rat will appreciate it. Make a tunnel out of just a plastic bottle. To darken it, you can sew a cover or just take a dark bottle.

Plant grass for cats. This is another thing that rats love - cat grass. And very useful. But my advice to you is, don’t plant the grass in the ground, it’s better in the sand. Unless of course you want to, then wash your friend and everything around -.D

But they like sand, and besides, sandboxes help them care for their fur. But don’t forget to pierce the sand or at least dry it thoroughly.

4) Cell selection

The choice of cell must be made according to several other important criteria. The tray should be made of hard plastic and quite high, 10-15 centimeters. This is so that your rat has a darkened personal space and so that he does not throw the litter around. The rods are naturally metal. But if they are covered with enamel, then scratch it with something. She should hold up well. Otherwise, the rodent will naturally quickly deal with it and may suffer from harmful substances in the paint.

5) Games.

Many will be surprised, but rats are in many ways similar to cats.

They are happy to run after your hand and play with a bow on a string. But his favorite pastime is climbing on his owner. Make the rat happy with this. Also: of course, you can arrange an “amusement park for the rat” in the largest box you find. Believe me: the rat will be happy.

6) Licking and biting.

If your rat is happy, you will experience licking. Rejoice, you are adored! Rats also mark people and things with small puddles!) But they don’t smell like cat marks. So don't worry, this is also a sign of love. But the highest degree of love is biting. In a flock of rats, they bite each other's fur. Even though we are “bald”, we also face this. The rat will bite you, but not until you bleed.

Like scratching with teeth. It may hurt a little at times, but don't push your rat away as this will hurt his feelings.

7) Bite.

"Ah ah ah!! The rat bit me until I bled!” How many times have I heard this. If this is a one-time occurrence, then you have simply brought the animal to an end. DECORATIVE RATS DO NOT BITE PEOPLE. But I would advise not to frequently irritate your rat with the smells of strangers. The rat knows the owner's smell, that is, Bash. And she doesn't like others!

Rats can become aggressive between months and a year. But this is no reason to panic. “They are just going through a transitional age. This is how it happens with people too. Just throw the rat on its back and hold it for a few seconds, making it clear who is boss in the house.

Bleeding from the nose.

Rat owners often encounter brown discharge from the nose, eyes, and ears of rats. But this is not blood, this is porphyrin. Rats always have it, but it's usually transparent and you don't notice it. But if it has changed color, then this is a sign (most often) of an allergy or a cold. Just look at what your rat ate that was unusual.

A few facts about rats

And touch the paws and tail, if they are cold, then move the rat to a warmer place. She was just frozen.

But if there is a lot of porphyrin, then still consult a veterinarian.

9) Food and

The rat's diet is the main problem for beginners. The sites are full of scary large lists, but you can quickly summarize them. Do not feed your rat indoor plants and grass from the street (there are such people). Rats should not eat very fatty, very salty or sweet foods. Although no one forbids treating a rat with chocolate, ice cream or cookies in small quantities. My rat loves white chocolate and I don’t deny him that. The serving size is slightly larger than the front palm of the beast. Rats can eat fruits and vegetables, but the latter only after heat treatment.

Well, except for carrots and cucumbers. They can eat meat, but chicken is better. And only boiled. They CAN have citrus fruits and dairy products, but very little. And of course, don’t forget that a rat’s diet, like ours, should be varied. And also in the cage there should ALWAYS be a bowl with special food from the pet store.

10) Allergies.

Many people have experienced the fact that a rat scratched itself until it bled. This is a sign of an allergy. See what harmful things your rat might have eaten. Maybe you gave her too many sweets? And very fried! Or maybe you didn’t keep track, and the rats feasted on the ficus on the windowsill? Try to find the cause and eliminate it. But to avoid scratching until it bleeds in the future, simply trim the rat’s claws. Yes Yes. Exactly. Give your rat a manicure :). (but it’s better to do it together with someone). And don't be confused, it's not scary at all. The rat's claw at the end is very thin and transparent. It is these transparent ends that need to be cut off. Be careful, as there are blood vessels at the base, so trim just a little bit. About 1 millimeter. If you cut a little more and blood comes out of the claw, this is also not scary, although it is unpleasant. Just treat with peroxide.

Thank you all for your attention) I hope this post will help someone.

It is possible and it is not possible

And yet, what can and cannot be given to rats? Are there any foods that can be hazardous to the health of your pets?

The list of things you can give to rats is quite extensive. Cereals and animal feeds, as well as feed additives, were described in detail above. Let's list the foods that can be given to rats.

1. Grain - wheat, millet, oats, barley, corn, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, flax grains, oatmeal, etc.

2. Vegetables - carrots, radishes, pumpkin, eggplant, white cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi and other types of cabbage (preferably boiled), potatoes (boiled only), cucumbers (raw only), garlic, onions, etc. d.

3. Greens - parsley, dill, celery, cilantro and radish tops.

4. Berries - strawberries, currants, cranberries, blueberries, etc. Rats especially love raspberries.

5. Dairy products - cottage cheese, kefir, fermented baked milk, yogurt (not very fatty, without fillers), baby food.

6. Meat - beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc. (all boiled), bones (unfried only), meat baby food and meat food intended for small kittens.

Recipes for preparing poison for rats with different baits and poisons

Generally speaking, recipes for poisoned baits for killing rats and mice can be very diverse; it is only important to adhere to the rules noted above when choosing a food base and observe the proportions indicated in the instructions for using the corresponding poison (so that the rat does not notice the danger).

Here are several ready-made recipes that have been tested many times in practice and in most cases give good results when fighting rats:

• 100 grams of minced meat (no matter meat or fish), 850 grams of crushed bread and 50 grams of Zookoumarin;
• 870 grams of crushed bread, 100 grams of onions fried in vegetable oil, and 30 grams of Ratindan;
• 890 grams of crushed bread, 100 grams of vegetable oil and 100 grams of Rat;
• 700 grams of crushed bread, 150 grams of mashed potatoes, 50 grams of vegetable oil and 30 grams of Ratindane;
• 990 grams of cool wheat or oatmeal porridge and 10 grams of Rat.

For these recipes, poisons are taken in the form of powders (dusts) - they are sold in hardware stores.

The ingredients of all recipes are simply mixed thoroughly and placed in portions of about a teaspoon in places where rats can easily find them.

On a note

There are also known folk recipes for poison for rats based on milk and alabaster, as well as those containing an infusion of chilibukha, an emetic nut, as an active ingredient. However, they are significantly less effective compared to poisons based on blood anticoagulants (which include Zookoumarin) and Krysida.

In addition, it should be borne in mind that today there are many ready-to-use poisoned baits for rodents on sale: in the form of dough briquettes, solid granules, poisoned grain, etc. It is often easier (and safer) to buy ready-made preparations than to make poisoned baits on one's own.

It is also useful to read: How to catch a rat in the house: the most effective ways

What do rats love most?

Soy feed.

8. Dry food - dried greens, including dandelion and nettle, nuts, even dry pasta.

If your rat refuses to eat, it could be a symptom that it has an upset stomach, damage to its mouth or esophagus, or even serious gastrointestinal problems. If she does not eat food within 1-2 days, she must be taken to the vet immediately.

9. Mineral supplements - chalk and special mineral stones for rodents (they can be purchased at pet stores).

10. Vitamin supplements – fish oil (in small doses), special vitamins for rodents, drops (vitamins in pills).

This is not a complete list of those products that you can safely offer to your animal.

In addition to the above, you can give your rat porridge, boiled pasta, low-fat meat broth, bread, and crackers.

The list of foods that should not be given to rats is much shorter.

1. Spoiled, rotten or moldy products.

2. Fried food.

3. Too fatty meat or dairy products.

4. Chocolate and products containing it.

5. Salted meats, vegetables or other foods.

6. It is prohibited to give some foods raw. These include potatoes, red sprouts, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, beans, bean curd, and sprouted potatoes.

7. Carbonated and alcoholic drinks.

How to celebrate correctly

Where is the best place to meet

What to wear

We celebrate the Year of the Rat in its favorite colors. Our heroine prefers all shades of gray: from rich graphite, wet asphalt, steel, anthracite and marengo to smoky and pearlescent.

She also likes variations on the theme of white and similar colors - the color of baked milk, ivory, cream, beige, opal.

With such variety, everyone can choose something suitable in style and mood.

The outfit is well complemented with accessories. Brooches in the form of a piece of cheese or a watermelon slice, or a small bouquet would be very useful here - our Rat is no stranger to beauty!

You can go the other way and choose white metal jewelry. This way we will especially respect next year's heroine.

Decorating the house correctly

Only natural and organic! The house should be decorated in eco-style. Walk through the interior departments of stores and find decorations and decorative elements in the form of corn cobs, sunflowers, and pumpkins.

If you love country style, great! Don't limit your imagination. Nowadays, flower shops sell a lot of related products - sheaves of hay, small bouquets of lavender and dried flowers will be very useful!

Don’t forget about the Rat’s love for comfort - we buy additional pillows in natural colors for the sofas.

In the living room you can build an ikebana from branches, pine cones and cotton wool. Even the Christmas tree and the fireplace need more homemade toys and decorations this year.

Here again let’s remember about strengthening family and friendly ties - well, what brings people together better than joint creativity?

How to set the table

The table must also have field and village motifs. Choose a tablecloth made from a rough material. For example, from linen or cotton. Preferred colors are white, cream, green. In fact, green and gold should be the brightest colors on the table this year. We'll leave the red one for later.

Place on the table vases with flowers/sprouted oats (they are sold in any pet store), twigs or small sheaves of spikelets.

If this doesn’t seem enough, you can make a multi-layer installation in a beautiful glass or glass: add contrasting layers of beans, peas, lentils, buckwheat - everything that the Rat loves. To make the cereal look more impressive, first touch it with your hands dipped in oil.

The menu must also include cereals. Duck baked with buckwheat porridge is sure to please everyone. Or risotto with various additives - from mushrooms to seafood.

No. 5. Sausage.

Smoked sausage closes our top list of products for traps. It attracts mice less than oil or lard, but is also quite good at catching them. Much better results from sausage are obtained when catching rats.

Why do you need to change baits?

If there are a lot of mice in a house or apartment, then it makes sense to periodically change the bait in the traps, because rodents will eventually begin to ignore such places. Also, such a small experiment will help you determine which product attracts mice best in your case.

Poisonous baits

Most often, bait is needed only to poison the rats. In such cases, people usually buy ready-made briquettes, biscuits, solutions, pastes and other toxic mixtures. They need to be placed throughout the apartment at night. Firstly, dinner occurs in rats at approximately 9-10 pm, if the room is already dark at this time, that is, the lights are not on. Secondly, rodents, when they enter a person’s home, try to inspect every corner of it, so they can eat the bait anywhere.

Various poisonous baits

After all the baits are laid out, you need to make sure that people and pets, if any, will not be harmed by them. This is especially important if there are small children in the house who cannot distinguish poison from normal food. In these cases, baits need to be placed in cardboard boxes with a narrow slot and other places that are difficult to reach for people and animals. In the morning you need to check where the baits were left and where they were eaten by rats. The poison that was left untouched must be placed where it disappeared overnight.

When baiting rats, you need to be careful. Exists for a type of poison: instant action and containing coagulants. The first ones, when they enter the stomach of an animal, instantly lead to its death. Having seen this, the parasites will no longer touch this type of bait, and therefore they will need to buy a new one or change its shape, smell, or appearance.

Slow-acting agents will kill parasites over the course of two weeks, and their death will not be associated with food in the animals’ heads, so such poisons can remain effective for a very long time.

This method has one drawback: the rat can die somewhere between the walls, under the floor or in another place inaccessible to humans. As a result, it will leave behind an unpleasant odor that you will have to endure for many years. Therefore, it is recommended to catch rodents using baits rather than kill them. Only in this case, you need to act differently: in order for the rat to fall into the trap, you need to try pretty hard. And if there are a lot of rodents, you will have to come up with new tricks every few days to catch them.

About cheese

Many years of practice show that cheese is one of the most overrated baits for catching mice and at home it is extremely ineffective. Yes, in some cases cheese will attract rodents, but it is best to use it last, after you have already tried the butter, seeds, lard and sausage.

Remember that the success of a “punitive operation” against rodents depends on a correctly selected (installed) mousetrap and well-chosen bait, so do not neglect the tips described above and you will be able to rid your home of pests much faster.

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Methods from the people

In fact, rats have plagued so many generations of people that by this time many ways have been invented to catch a rat by luring it to the smell of bait. For example, you can use a beer bottle or a tall cylinder coated with oil. The main thing is to pave the way so that the rat can climb inside. You can simply leave the bottle for catching rats in a horizontal position: the pest will not be able to get out, this has been proven in practice.

Another simple way to lure a rat into a trap where there is bait: roll up a newspaper. Place a tasty-smelling treat in the narrow end and wait - the parasite will certainly be caught. Rodents do not know how to move backwards, and the tight walls of the paper will not allow it to unfold. True, there is not so much time: the rat can gnaw its way out. Another option is to place a tall bucket and fill it 5-7 cm with water and oil. Don't forget about a bowl on the surface of the water where the rat will go in search of bait.

It is important to remember that when a rodent gets caught in a trap, it senses a danger to its life and therefore becomes very aggressive. She can jump high in extreme situations and attack people. Therefore, it is important to keep children away from baits and traps, keep them out of sight and carefully supervise them. If a rat is caught at night, the residents will hear about it - the squeaking and squealing will not let anyone sleep. But a couple of baits and traps - and the rats were gone!

Bird snare

You can fight birds using a hunting snare. With its help, it will be possible to detain even individuals of impressive size.

Assemble the structure according to the diagram posted on the website. Proceed step by step:

1. Find a log of medium thickness. Length about 2 m.
2. Drill through.
3. Dig into the ground.
4. Thread some fishing line or rope through the hole. Tie a weight on one edge and make a loop on the other.
5. Lay the loop on the ground.
6. Make a knot near the hole. Insert a perch into it and place the bait on it. As soon as the bird lands on it, it will immediately fall and be pulled into the noose.

You will have to fight for the safety of your harvest. But keep in mind that it is permissible to resort to all these methods exclusively on your own site. Using them for hunting purposes is prohibited by Russian legislation.

Is it possible to have milk?

Regarding fermented milk products, many rats love them very much and eat them with great pleasure. These products also belong to animal protein; in addition, they are rich in calcium and other useful substances.

But it is worth remembering that many animals, due to insufficient amounts of the lactase enzyme in the intestines, do not digest lactose. This leads to the fermentation process beginning in the intestines, and the animal develops bloating and diarrhea.

Whole milk should not be present in the rat's menu; heavy cream and sour cream are also excluded. It is allowed to give fermented milk products whose fat content does not exceed 5%.

They should also not contain flavorings or other additives. Particular attention is paid to sugar; such products should be unsweetened.

So, as a treat, the rats are given:

• Natural yogurt.
• Cottage cheese.
• Ryazhenka, Narine.

Dairy products should be introduced into the diet carefully, in small portions and observing the animal’s reaction. Remember that fermented milk products are present on the menu when there is no protein supplement. They can also be given as a treat.

Which trap to choose

Often, from all the variety of traps that differ in efficiency and price, it can be quite difficult to choose the right one. Professionals offer a number of tips to help you choose a rat trap.

Helpful Tips:

• If there are one or more rodents and there are no children or animals in the room, a rat trap or a single live trap will help catch the pest. If finances allow, you should use an electronic trap.
• If rats appear in large numbers, a multi-place trap or strangler should be installed.
• It is recommended to use a product made from natural materials. If you choose a device made of plastic, you need to ensure that there is no chemical smell.

Types of plastic traps

Rat traps are divided into 2 types: killing and humane. Rats are removed from homes because they damage walls, spoil food, and spread disease. The average individual easily makes a hole in a thin-walled plastic pipe; their bite is painful.

Farmers consider such pests to be their first enemies. Rats destroy chickens and other small animals; often these animals kill young piglets. Rodents are dangerous for babies sleeping at night, since hunger forces rats to attack even them. The home owner can use one of two options: make a rat trap with your own hands or purchase a factory product.

This is not to say that homemade traps are better or worse than factory ones, but they open up creative scope for the creator

Vertical device

To make a homemade trap you will need a 2 liter plastic bottle. Experienced rat catchers construct the product according to the following principle:

1. Use scissors to remove the neck of the container.
2. 2 cm are retreated from the cut part downwards and a hole is made with a needle.
3. A fishing line or nylon thread is inserted into the hole and a strong knot is created.
4. The second edge of the cord is tied to a mounted object on the kitchen table.
5. Bait is placed in the bottle.

This video shows the top 5 best homemade mousetraps:

Horizontal design

Horizontal traps give a good effect. They are installed above a bucket of water. The process of making a killing trap:

1. Symmetrical holes are made at the bottom and cap of the bottle. A wooden or metal rod is inserted there, the edges of which protrude 5-10 cm from the container. A trap is placed on them between two objects and secured.
2. Bread treated with sunflower oil is attached to the surface of the rotating structure with tape. The bait is placed in the center of the fishing container.
3. Since it is difficult for the animal to climb inside the rat trap, a wooden or cardboard ladder is built.
   A horizontal trap with a bucket of water is the most effective among homemade ones.

Plastic “trap pit”

Another type of effective device for catching pests, which can be done in a short time. Main material: 5L plastic bottle. Step-by-step construction:

1. Step back 10 cm from the neck, draw a line and cut off the excess part.
2. A landscape sheet is placed on top of the cut and secured with tape.
3. A cross-shaped cut is made in the middle of the paper.
4. A stick is made in the shape of the letter “L”, tied to the product and equipped with a bait hanging over the center of the cut.
5. A wooden ladder is placed on the structure.
   The basic principle of the pit trap is to lure the rat onto a piece of paper with slots in it.

Product made from sharp petals

The principle of operation of a trap is similar to the trapping pit device. You will need a large bottle. Craftsmen do this:

1. The top part with the neck is removed from the container. The hole diameter is at least 8 cm.
2. Step back 10 cm from the cut and draw a line around the circumference. Using scissors, cut strips 1 cm wide.
3. Oiled bread is placed inside the homemade product.
4. The edges of the petals are folded into the middle.
5. A wooden plank serves as a ladder.

The pest will want to climb inside the container for the bait, put its paws on the petals and fall into the structure. Sharp stripes will prevent the rat from getting out. In one night, the product catches a dozen rodents.

Option: cage traps

Such designs are characterized by high reliability, durability and efficiency, but they are quite difficult to make yourself. Their manufacture requires special materials and parts: the body itself is made of durable steel mesh, metal or wood panels, and the trigger mechanism is based on a spring. However, with sufficient desire and skill, assembling such a device with your own hands will not take much time.

The principle of operation of the rat trap is as follows:

1. The cage has a rising door with a guard - when alert, the trap door opens upward with spring tension;
2. At the end of the cage, a bait is attached to a hook, the other end of the hook holds a guard;
3. When the rat pulls the bait, the gate lowers and the door slams shut.

The video below shows examples of manufactured rat traps of this type:

Bread crust and sunflower oil

Sometimes the solution to a problem is so simple that one cannot believe in a positive result. Many people experiment with varieties of cheese and sausage, trying to lure pests into a trap. Meanwhile, rural residents have long identified the leader among mouse baits. They, like no one else, know what a mouse invasion is and how to fight it.

The mouse brethren are best caught on bread with a drop of sunflower oil. An important point is that the products must smell. It is recommended to use fresh white bread, or rather, its crust. Also, not any oil will do, but only unrefined sunflower oil. As an alternative, you can use refined oil after frying the meat.

Some people put food separately in the mousetrap - one bread or one butter. This can also be done, but then the effectiveness of the bait decreases.

Nuts

Mice love nuts no less than seeds. They gnaw through the thick shell on their own. But shelled nuts will attract attention faster.

For bait you can use:

• walnut kernel;
• peanut;
• peeled hazelnuts.

Naturally, nuts should be without spices. Those sold with beer, with various flavoring additives, will not be suitable.

Salo

Few city residents know that birds and rodents love to pamper themselves with tasty, aromatic lard. The fact is that they perfectly identify high-calorie foods that will keep you full for a long time and give you strength. But not any lard is suitable for them - they will probably bypass old, salted and bad-smelling lard. As well as smoked, obtained using chemicals. The animal will not eat chemical products so as not to harm itself. Unlike people.

To catch a mouse, it is better to use as bait:

• fresh aromatic lard;
• lard.

If you only have salted or odorless lard, try lightly frying it in sunflower oil. To save money, you can also put skins with remaining lard in the mousetrap. The main advantage of such bait is that it does not spoil for a long time and remains attractive for a week, or even more.

Set up an experiment. Place a piece of smoked lard or bacon in the mousetrap. If a mouse “bites” on it, it means the product is natural and people can eat it without fear. It’s better to leave the skins for rodents.