Does mouse poison or bait work?

Do bait stations work?

Yes, as long as they sit where mice are already active. A station keeps bait dry and clean, gives mice a covered place to feed, and makes it easy to see whether they are eating. Place stations along walls and travel routes, and check them often at first.

• Refillable mouse station with blocksTomcat Mouse Killer Refillable Bait Station and Blocks, 8 x 28 g$12.49
• Disposable mouse stationsTomcat Mouse Killer Disposable Bait Station Advanced Formula, 4 x 28 g$11.99
• Rat station with blocksTomcat Rat Killer Refillable Bait Station and Blocks, 15 x 30 g$25.99
• Ramik blocksRamik Rodent Control Blocks, 64 x 28.3 g$55.99
• DeciMax wax blocksDeciMax Wax Blocks, 4 kg Pail$98.70

Sources: Wildlife Damage Management, House Mouse, Government of Alberta, Mouse control

Do wax blocks work better than soft bait?

Neither wins everywhere. Wax blocks hold up in damp places and stay put in a station, and Purdue points to them for wet locations. Watching what mice actually eat is the best test. Pipestone Farm Supply carries DeciMax in both.

• wax blocks in a pailDeciMax Wax Blocks, 4 kg Pail$98.70
• soft bait in a pailDeciMax Sof Bait, 3.8 kg Pail$139.49

Sources: Purdue Extension, ADM-3

How long do I need to keep mouse bait out?

Each label sets its own time, from about a week up to 15 days or more for mice. Tomcat Disposable says at least 7 days, and Tomcat Refillable says 15 days or until signs of mice stop.

• Tomcat disposableTomcat Mouse Killer Disposable Bait Station Advanced Formula, 4 x 28 g$11.99
• Tomcat refillableTomcat Mouse Killer Refillable Bait Station and Blocks, 8 x 28 g$12.49
• Havoc-XT BlokHavoc-XT Blok Rodent Control Blocks, 40 x 20 g Pail$47.70
• DeciMax wax blocksDeciMax Wax Blocks, 4 kg Pail$98.70
• DeciMax soft baitDeciMax Sof Bait, 3.8 kg Pail$139.49