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Baiting Tips for Norway and Roof Rats

Some of the general tips for baiting mice also apply for baiting techniques for rat control.

Some extra tips include:

  • Eliminate the rat's natural food source as much as possible. It is much easier to introduce rat bait to the population with less food choices.
  • Space baits between 15 and 50 feet apart for rats( mice bait placements are much closer).
    As with mice bait placement techniques use closer spacing of bait placements in a heavy infestation, placing bait between their harboraging areas and food sources.


  • It is very helpful to use rat size bait stations to encourage feeding. They provide the rat with an attractive , protective feeding area.
  • Once these bait stations are placed, avoid moving them. Some rats have a reaction against moved objects.
    Of course after a time, and the rats are not taking the bait , it would warrant moving the station.
  • Rats consume much more bait than mice. Each rat may consume 1 ounce or more nightly. Keep plenty of bait available to refill the bait stations.
  • In damp conditions use weather resistant blox/block forms.
    If necessary tie down the bait in order to prevent them from washing away.

Roof Rats : Further Baiting Tips

All the information above apply to Roof Rats as well with some additional tips because roof rats may be active above ground level as well.
Always try to place baits between there harboraging areas and all food sources.

  • Place bait above ground, such as the rafters and garages, fence rails, trees, telephone phones, etc. They should be tied securely so non targeted animals and children may not access them.
  • Roof rats may travel quite a distance to access food. In residential areas for example, roof rats may travel from harboring areas in trees to feed in garbage cans, pet dishes , etc.
  • Inspect dense cover areas, because roof rats like to rest and feed in these areas.
    These are areas that you will want to place your bait or traps.
  • Roof rats like to feed on smaller amounts and various locations than the bigger sized Norway Rat.
    Provide more areas for feeding.
  • You can use PVC pipes(2 inches in diameter) as bait stations to bait on narrow ledges and overhead areas.
    Bait blocks should be wired, and the PVC pipe affixed to the areas.

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