We see the occasional small gray rat show up looking for a meal. Any opinions on how well this feeder would deter a rat? Thanks.
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I've not had that problem and I'm not quite sure. The plastic covering the top may prevent the rats. I know the wire around the feeder sure helps keep the doves and pigeons out. Good luck.
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If put on a poll that would solve your problem. If the rat can get tom the feeder it can get into the bird seed. Use the Droll Yankee poll system.
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I think it will depend on where you have this hanging. I have seen no signs of squirrel activity on mine, even though I have a lot of squirrels in my yard, but a smaller rodent could more likely squeeze in between the metal wires...it would depend on if he is already below the baffle. If he is below, I would say he could get at the food...I am thinking field mouse size. They recommend that these bird feeders be hung four feet from any possible jumping perch, or to use a pole designed for this purpose.
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I was wondering the same question. I just got it for my 3 rats, the odor control is great but I caught them eating some. I'm worried about that. What's your experience with that litter? Thanks for hour help.
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You need to buy the bait, we bought it at the same time on Amazon but it didn't look like the rats were going in the trap. We nailed pieces of the bait to the trees at night and removed it early in the moring. That work very well we no longer have a problem but we do check often to see if we need to treat again.
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The Pest-a-Cator works through the wiring in the walls, as you probably know. As long as your RV is hooked up to electricity of some kind, I think the it would help deter mice and rats. I really don't know if it discourages other animals like squirrels, raccoons, etc. We had a problem with mice in our home, installed 2 of these and haven't seen mice in months; we keep them plugged in "just in case". Good luck!
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Smaller birds can reach the food. Ie grackles and starlings. Blue birds and full grown cardinals had no luck getting into mine. Sqirrels did shake it a wee bit. Better than any feeders except the No-nos.
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Use peanut butter. Works like a charm. Make sure you hunting a rat and not a mouse. A mouse will not trigger the trap. Use peanut butter
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I'm on my 5th bag...you have to keep feeding. It DOES work. However, you may underestimate the initial problem. I realized there were not "just a few" - but an army! The feeding frenzy does slow down and then you just maintain it until it stops. I've slowed down quite a bit, but they are still eating. I'm beginning to wonder, however, if there is rodent sign somewhere that says "PARTY OVER AT THIS HOUSE!" - I guess I will eventually see.
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I had a issue with squirrels chewing through although it is still useable. I have not had a issue with rats or mice that I am aware of - I use lots of garden clippings and leaves as well as food scraps. Overall I am not sure about this bin just because it is so flimsy.
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It's worth a try. I've given up trying to deter the squirrels - I just fill the feeders and watch who gets there first!!!!! With 6 different feeders, I'm sure birds and squirrels alike all get something!!!!
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Mine hasn't worked for ANYTHING. Deer love it, birds, I'm surprized it hasn't drawn in RATS.worthless.
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I haven't had any problems with it. I have had it for over a year now. I use it for my dog. If your cat is trying to get the food to drop down, you can try fastening the tray with tape underneath or something. I picked this feeder because it had the best reviews and the large container.
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It should be good for rats, as they are similar in size to the squirrels that we use the trap on. I think mice might be a little small though.
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I tried it for my rat and sadly soon he learned to chew through it and get out. Nothing kept him from escaping. Sorry! Deb
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11.5 x 12 x 6.5 sounds right. the problem for me was the damn rats didn't eat the bait. so i went on youtube. found one that said to buy oats or granola with raisins and powdered plaster of paris. dry mix it so its pretty white. place that where they travel. something ate it and i haven't seen any signs of rats. yet. the plaster of paris is supposed to bind up their intestinal systems. we'll see but try that first before wasting your money on a station and bait that doesn't work.
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I have been getting field mice, which are a lot smaller than rats. I have been getting one per night and throwing it away in the morning when I check the unit. I dump out the dead mouse and dog kibbles, then dispose of the mouse and put the same dog kibble back in to the trap. I am uncertain whether the unit will kill two or more mice at a time. I suggest that you call the rep at 800-737-8927 to find your answer. If you killed one rat, that would fill up the unit.
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I live in New York and our gray squirrels can not get in our red squirrels are smaller and do get in form time to time and I have not found a way to stop them . Let me know if you do. sorry no help.
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Well, I don't know about rats but, the birds , rabbits and squirrels find the garden owl amusing. They just ignore it and continue eating the up the garden anyway. Good luck.