Why bait sometimes doesn't work
Most of the time it's not the product — it's how and where it was placed.
In the overwhelming majority of cases, an investigation into a complaint that "the product doesn't work" reveals that it was not used correctly. The active ingredient itself is rarely the cause.
The most common causes, in descending order:
- Too few bait points. Rodents do not roam the premises looking for bait — they follow established routes along walls. A bait point three meters away from a route may not work at all.
- Competing food. If there is an open sack of grain or uncovered waste nearby, the bait cannot compete. Remove the food first, then place the bait.
- Unfamiliar odors. Handling bait with bare hands, especially after smoking or using household chemicals, reduces palatability. Gloves are not a formality.
- Conclusions drawn too early. Rodents are wary of anything new in their environment. They need several days to become accustomed to it, and no bait consumption on the first day means nothing.
- Bait not replenished. Dried-out or damp bait loses its appeal.
The test is simple: if the bait remains untouched for a week, the problem is almost certainly its location. If it is being taken and consumed quickly but there is no result, there are too few bait points for the size of the infestation.
