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Rat/mouse problem.
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08/06/20 09:02 PM
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Superduty
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So I have been feeding birds in my back yard for quite awhile now. Squirrels have been deterred with a squirrel baffle, which works great. But birds are messy when they eat and seeds are still falling on ground under feeder. I used those trays to catch the falling seeds, well that allows the dove to decimate the feeders in 3 days! So my wife and I are getting notifications on our outdoor spotlight cameras of activity at 2a.m. 3, 4 a,].m. Etc. Usually it is a fox, possum, bobcat or coyote. No biggie, nocturnal wanderers, it happens because of the dry creek that runs through our backyard. I look at it as, Hey nature was here first. Plus My pup, Justace can handle himself with any of those confrontations and has he has proven that more than one occasion with a couple altercations already. The opossum killer (below) So with these notifications being more frequent I dove into the activity and saw several mice/rats climbing on our back patio post and patio. Then scurrying along the fire pit rock floor. Now my wife is a camper, but not a true outdoors person like myself and freaked The F out on the rats/mice. It really did look a Disney movie a couple nights ago with them scurrying around all on the patio In the middle of the nighttime. So I have decided to put out a couple of traps. I do not mean spring loaded traps, mainly because of Justace running into one or grabbing one already tripped and eating their dead rodent., but the kind of trap that makes our penal institution in the great state of Texas proud! It is called the Rat Zapper! 100% Kill rate. Butt], there is a small problem it only Kills one at a time,...Rats! Here is the Texas Rat electrocution device below! So since only one kill a night (possibly) I have a back up plan, the old peanut butter on a spool trick. More along the lines of Guantanamo Bay action.(water boarding). I know a stretch but what the heck. The Guantanamo trap says 4" of water in bottom. Maybe used motor oil would be more efficient? I am kidding, water it is. Now time to build me some ramps on both sides...gonna be great! This hopefully will do the trick. Tonight is operation "Rodent Control" I will report back in a.m..
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926277
08/06/20 09:17 PM
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bill oxner
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Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926310
08/06/20 09:52 PM
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Dalee7892
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/06/20 10:02 PM
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Nah, not with the pup back there.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926364
08/06/20 10:55 PM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/06/20 11:06 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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I got some of those little diving board traps that go on a bucket a few years ago and caught a chitload of mice with it. I left them outside in the elements and they fell apart but will definitely buy again. Amazon.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926390
08/06/20 11:13 PM
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soooo
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926404
08/06/20 11:26 PM
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Here is the "walk the plank" I added. Peanut butter will be added later when it cools down outside. Cannot wait till the morning.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/06/20 11:38 PM
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kry226
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Tuned in...
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/06/20 11:43 PM
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thegrouse
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My bucket didn't kill any. I have killed 4 in my rat zapper. The best have been the sticky pads taped to the ground. Good luck
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
[Re: thegrouse]
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08/06/20 11:45 PM
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Superduty
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My bucket didn't kill any. I have killed 4 in my rat zapper. The best have been the sticky pads taped to the ground. Good luck Thanks, I even bought Extraaa crunchy peanut butter! Maybe I should pour the water out and sell them to the pet store?
Last edited by Superduty; 08/06/20 11:45 PM.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926438
08/06/20 11:55 PM
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TXHOGSLAYER
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LETS GO BRANDON
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 12:07 AM
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 01:17 AM
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TruckMan66
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they might go for the beer on the A/C unit instead .. that's where I would go
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926563
08/07/20 01:22 AM
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dogcatcher
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926565
08/07/20 01:23 AM
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fishmorethanhunt
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I’ve killed up to 3at one time. Floating cap with a few pellets of buck buster or dog food. Works like a champ.
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926568
08/07/20 01:26 AM
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Superduty
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I read some people put dish soap in water...why is that? Easier for them to be drowned Or keeps them from climbing up side of bucket...maybe smell?
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926571
08/07/20 01:27 AM
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fishmorethanhunt
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I read some people put dish soap in water...why is that? Easier for them to be drowned Or keeps them from climbing up side of bucket...maybe smell? Five gal bucket is slick. They are not climbing out. Only used tap water without additives.
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 01:34 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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You need more snakes.....jes sayin
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 01:36 AM
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You need more snakes.....jes sayin Actually had a "bed" of snake eggs about 3 years ago Loved it, left them alone. Heck even cats bobcat and strays all around.....I believe the problem is epic. We have sat on the porch in the evening and watch the mice/rats run along fence for hours.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 01:40 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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You need more snakes.....jes sayin Actually had a "bed" of snake eggs about 3 years ago Loved it, left them alone. Heck even cats bobcat and strays all around.....I believe the problem is epic. We have sat on the porch in the evening and watch the mice/rats run along fence for hours. Perfect pellet gun shooting gallery.....
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 01:50 AM
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fishmorethanhunt
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You need more snakes.....jes sayin We have plenty. I use the water traps in the shop cuz I told the snakes to stay out.
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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08/07/20 02:06 AM
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TXHOGSLAYER
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You need more snakes.....jes sayin Actually had a "bed" of snake eggs about 3 years ago Loved it, left them alone. Heck even cats bobcat and strays all around.....I believe the problem is epic. We have sat on the porch in the evening and watch the mice/rats run along fence for hours. Perfect pellet gun shooting gallery.....
LETS GO BRANDON
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926611
08/07/20 02:11 AM
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Superduty
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Have a feeling will not be updating this thread.
Peanut butter is in the electric chair and on the walk the plank spinner.
Will be updated in the a.m.
Love the THF!
Last edited by Superduty; 08/07/20 02:29 AM.
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Re: Rat/mouse problem.
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#7926668
08/07/20 02:51 AM
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shadowman
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go to YouTube put in mouse killing traps....I watched one where the guy caught over 20 at one time..fell in water..
YOU SNOOZE-YOU LOOSE!!
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