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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Chronicon@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

One near me is having an issue with rats. I think really they just need better trash pickup mainly, and better shelters in general, but they've specifically asked for help getting rat poison. Would bait boxes with poison even make a dent in an outdoor environment like that? I can't singlehandedly improve the cleanliness of the camp or get everyone rat-proof shelter obviously, but I feel like just going straight for the poison could have adverse consequences and not be effective, potentially.

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[-] ClimateChangeAnxiety@hexbear.net 9 points 3 months ago

Unfortunately cats aren’t very good at dealing with rats. Mice they’re great for, but adult male rats are shockingly big, cats typically leave them alone

[-] PM_ME_YOUR_FOUCAULTS@hexbear.net 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Terriers are what you want for rats

My even my lazy dipshit Boston terrier killed several on the streets of NYC while on a leash, just whenever he got the opportunity

[-] The_Jewish_Cuban@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

Sounds like you need bigger cats

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