Do rodent bait stations work?

Yes, rodent bait stations work — they increase bait consumption by giving rats a dark, enclosed entry point that feels natural to enter, while keeping non-target animals away from the bait inside.

Bait stations don't kill rodents on their own; the bait inside does the work. The station's job is to protect bait from weather, reduce the risk of a dog or child accessing it, and exploit rats' natural preference for tight, enclosed spaces along wall edges and fence lines. Placed flush against a surface where rats run their perimeter routes, a bait station consistently outperforms open-tray placement in getting bait consumed.

• RatX bait station (model 620301-3D) holds 6 bait discs and is made in the USA from weatherproof black plastic.
• Bait stations should be placed flush against walls or fence lines — rats travel perimeter routes, not open ground.
• A lethal dose for one rat requires 40–60 grams (1½–2 oz) of RatX bait consumed over 3–5 days of continuous access.
• RatX bait discs are compressed and weather-resistant, making them better suited for long-term bait station deployment than loose pellets.