johnboy19 38 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 My friend has a small rat problem in his back garden, and he text me today to say hes found about 6 holes next to a burn in his garden that he thinks are where the rats are. I was thinking of baiting them out if possible, and then shooting them from a shed in his garden. Has anyone ever baited rats before? Also, what would the law be on me doing this? Taking into consideration his house is in a residential area, dont want to do it unless i know its actually legal. My other option would be to put the ferrets in but not to sure about this either. John Quote Link to post
Alexisrouzee 6 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 heard runny chocolate is a good one?? but you have to make sure they cant take it away so maybe fix something to a big bit of wood? ? Quote Link to post
Night Hunter 109 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 live catch taps with a bit mars bar,worked for me then dispatched with airgun Quote Link to post
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hi mate i use a cheap tin of dog food with holes punch in to it then stand on it a bit so the juices drip out,the rats have to lick the juice as they can not run away with it giving you a bit extra time to aim and shoot. You can shoot them in the garden with a airifle just make sure you have a good backstop and make sure none of your pellets leave the confines of the garden Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Cheers lads. I like the tin of dog food idea, might see if i can go over and try that one night now. Quote Link to post
pest hunter 151 15 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I use a fresh apple cut in half and a bar of chocolate hole, and dont forget a back stop. Good luck Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 use peanut butter mate,they seem to go mad for it Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 A mate told me about this the other day, dont know if it would work on not, wet the floor where you want to whack the rats, then sprinkle hot chocolate powder on the wet patch so it sticks, then whack the knawing gits as they try to lap it up Quote Link to post
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Freshly Burned toast....You will be surprised....You can do it there with a blow lamp Quote Link to post
silentshot1 206 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I've stirred a mars bar in to a half jar of peanut butter and then spread it on a bit of wood, yo8u can check they are eating by the gnaw and feet marks. Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hi John, A good treat for a rats and squizzers in that matter is peanut butter with a few unsalted peanuts added. They really love it and a rat will even go into a squizzer trap to get at it. I’ve personally had this happen to me twice last year where a rat as been found in my squizzer trap after the peanut butter and nuts. You are allowed to shoot on your friends rented property as long as the pellet stays within his own boundary. Place a good back stop (normally wood as it absorbs the pellet well) and side stops around the bait to stop sideward ricochets and the pellet leaving his boundary via over shooting. A good tip would also be to also zero the rifle at the range that you intend to shoot the rat at (normally not in excess of 10 to 15 metres really) unless you are sure of your hold under on the combo that you are using. Let us know how you get on Si Quote Link to post
farmerkev09 105 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 i have used the dog food trick it works every time put a little out the night befor so they get confident then the night after they will be bold as brass farmer Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Cheers lads. Went round to his tonight and just had a quick look. Could see the holes, but there are a good few places in his garden they could be hiding so suppose we would just have to put a few baits out n sit and wait to see if anything happens, they are defo there so should hopefully be productive Quote Link to post
Alexisrouzee 6 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 hi guys, just thought id add a few picks on here of my outing tonight.... war against RATS!! bottom pic is a mate of mine who is new to air rifles but really enjoyed tonight!! think hes sold on it already!! i tried baiting with pea nut butter tonight, the rats definatly took it but were lightening fast and all well fed to say the least!! big'ns up there!!! ATB Quote Link to post
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