Tomcat Bait Station - Set of 6 Outpost Rat Bait Stations, Complete Rodent Control Solution

I am very pleased with this product. It was so easy to set up with the Tom Cat Bait Chunx which was also purchased. We got 6 of these and put them around our house. They are a very nice size and sturdy.I really hate to admit this, but feel this info. will be helpful to my review -- so here it goes!! I did not know we had a mouse problem. Really!! I did not know until I found a couple of mouse droppings under my kitchen sink. When I saw this, I thought I'd better get busy and catch that mouse. We have a "have a heart" trap on hand, so placed it under the sink, and Whamoo!, we got a mouse. I decided to keep the trap out just in case there were more, and we caught another mouse. Well after 45 mice, yes 45, that wasn't a typo, we were in a panic. One mouse even gave birth to 2 babies while in the trap, and we checked the trap every few hours! Up until then, I saw NO sign of any mice and can't believe we had that many undetected! We called an exterminating company. They came out and placed about 5 or so boxes around the house. We walked around the house and he pointed out holes in the ground that were made by mice. One hole actually had a mouse peeking out and looking at us!!! I asked if they would do an assessment to see where they were getting in, and he said No. I asked if they plugged up any areas where the mice could be entering and he said No,. I asked if he could go under the deck and see if they were getting in there, and he said NO, because of insurance policy! He said what they would do is come back every 3 months for 1 year to refill the containment traps. COST: About $1,000. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! Well, unfortunately, my husband had already signed on the with and paid them the first payment over the phone before they even came out. Well, I put an immediate stop to that. We were within 3 days of this goof up so I called to cancel the entire service at no cost. Otherwise we would have been charged about $300 to cancel past that time. THE GOOD NEWS: I purchased this product. The boxes are a nice size and hold 8 bait chunks. The boxes aren't much smaller than the ones used by the exterminating company. I know this will take care of our mouse problem. Up until now we were releasing them into the woods, but we had to get serious about this. They could chew electrical wires in the wall, and who knows what else. THESE BOXES ARE WONDERFUL and have saved us a ton of money. I would highly recommend them because I know they will be doing the very same thing the exterminating company would do.At first I did have some difficulty in opening the box with the key. I learned that it just needs to be in the right position and pressure needs to be applied when you push the key into the box. At first it may seem like the key doesn't work, but it does once you get the hang of it. I also put a brick/heavy stone on each box so that it will not be disturbed.UPDATE: I failed to mention that they are a good size and the entry hole will fit mice and large enough for rats. I don't know why anyone would complain about the size, unless they are wanting to catch something much bigger. It also holds enough bait to last for some time.

We have chickens, and our coop is pretty protected from Air and ground predators. But rats was something I never thought about and there was just a little inch piece of hardware cloth that did not get covered and we got an infestation of rats, loving our chicken food which we got under control putting covers on them at night, but to get rid of the rats these were a must and it is such a great price point for to get six of these for about $80 cheaper than the store. They work great with contrac soft bait. These were so good that I’m giving some to my neighbors. These are a must have of you live in the country or have a business or a restaurant or just simply having them around your house. And we will keep using them.

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If you are dealing with slightly larger mice, almost rats, these are the bomb. Easy to open with the keys provided.I went overboard, because I live in a trailer in rural mid tn. I got 8 and put them inside and out.Not a sign of them about two days after. Bait was eaten in 5 out of 8 houses.Have to say, feel much better now.Will continue to monitor and refill as needed throughout the winter.Sturdy. Easy to place, and 2 rotties have had no interest.

Great product. I wish there is an easier way to insert and secure the 4 metal rods in the holes. Lots of twist and push ignorer to secure them. A bit hard on the hands, especially for someone who pain in hands and arms. Otherwise, the product is great!