Bait Stations for Controlling Rats and Mice

Toxic baits are often used to reduce the damage caused by Norway rats (Rattus Norvegicus) and house mice (Mus musculus). Bait stations used in rodent control programs increase both the effectiveness and safety of rodent baits (rodenticides).

Bait stations are useful because they:

* protect bait from moisture and dust;
* provide a protected place for rodents to feed, allowing them to feel more secure and consume more bait;
* keep nontarget species, including pets, livestock, wildlife, and children away from toxic baits;
* allow bait to be placed in otherwise difficult locations given weather or potential hazards to non-target animals;
* help prevent accidental spillage; and
* offer the applicator easy access to bait, making it easier to determine the amount of bait consumed by rodents, and to refill.