wobblyjohn 166 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I was shocked to see a rat in my room today, only a small one but a rat all the same, we never leave any food lying around so I don't know what its eating I need to get rid asap, does anyone know where I can buy a rat trap, a mate has given me some sort of sticky rat plate but I want a quick and clean kill Sorry mods I posted this in the wrong section, please move Edited September 19, 2010 by wobblyjohn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut 98 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 WobblyJohn The sticky mats work well with bacon. It does not kill the rat outright but all you have to do is put it in the bin and take it outside. No mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryn 3 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Have to agree with Onnut. I tried poison and other traps but the only thing that worked was the mats. You need to check them frequently or you get a very bad smell. The occasional rat does get away but I have caught 7 to date. It may be worthwhile tring to find where they get in. I wired up my outlets from the rain pipes as that is where they were climbing up into the roof. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallyrd 140 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 The sticky mats are the way to go but as noted you need to check them frequently. We generally put dried fish on the mat, seems to work a treat. Catch one then dump the rat and mat in a plastic bag and dispose of outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobblyjohn 166 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) WobblyJohn The sticky mats work well with bacon. It does not kill the rat outright but all you have to do is put it in the bin and take it outside. No mess. Have to agree with Onnut. I tried poison and other traps but the only thing that worked was the mats. You need to check them frequently or you get a very bad smell. The occasional rat does get away but I have caught 7 to date. It may be worthwhile tring to find where they get in. I wired up my outlets from the rain pipes as that is where they were climbing up into the roof. Good luck The sticky mats are the way to go but as noted you need to check them frequently. We generally put dried fish on the mat, seems to work a treat. Catch one then dump the rat and mat in a plastic bag and dispose of outside. Thanks for all the reply's, I have got the sticky mat with bacon and also found a small hardware shop that sells rat traps but it's not exactly what I was looking for (a wooden one) as you can see in the photo, this one is probably illegal in the UK If it gets the bacon off there it's welcome to it, and I will bait it again with dried fish or some decent back bacon Edited September 20, 2010 by wobblyjohn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
contemplating 6 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hey, the glue trap is great, but dont let your dogs or cats near it. I have even taken them to europe, and our rats and mice always get stuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam 14115 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hey, the glue trap is great, but dont let your dogs or cats near it. I have even taken them to europe, and our rats and mice always get stuck. where to buy??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman 2341 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) Hey, the glue trap is great, but dont let your dogs or cats near it. I have even taken them to europe, and our rats and mice always get stuck. where to buy??? I buy them at Macro and carrefour, they seems to be a common item in most shops. I had a rat issue, over 2 weeks I caught 5 of the buggers with these sticky pads... I still have one to go and he is proving hard to catch..... Last sticky trap he escaped from, infact he ate a large chunk of the plastic tray., time to purchase an air rifle. Edited September 24, 2010 by Spoonman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam 14115 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 "I buy them at Macro and carrefour, they seems to be a common item in most shops." thanks a lot! i am not sure whether we have a rat issue in our attic. but shortly after i had a big mouth in another thread concerning attic insulation and claiming no rodent can access the attic i have a bunch of animals running around on my gypsum ceilings making a racket as if somebody is moving furniture. our thai staff claims it must be some big Tokay lizards. anyway, i will try the "sticky pads" and hope to catch the buggers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman 2341 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 lol yep, the sticky traps work well with Tokay's, they go real bug eyed when they a glued down !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis 1547 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Where to Buy sticky traps everywhere even 7/11 Rat Traps any Thai hardware shop, metal cage with trap and spring door cost 50 baht each.... see any of those motorbike/side cars selling brooms and things ? they sell them for 60 baht. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro 2022 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 sort it out the natural way and get a cat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman 2341 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 sort it out the natural way and get a cat Nah I hate cats. Problem sorted, with a dead landlord and a lease almost due for renewal I'll just move house instead !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx1138 3 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 We have a house upcountry which has been infested with rats. They live in the roof space above the suspended ceiling and, by all accounts, are wise to the traps/bait/poison that have so far been tried. The rats are chewing cables and have also chewed the flexi-type pipes that feed the water to the washing machine. Has anyone had any luck with sonic repellent devices, or are they a waste of money? A Thai friend who lives in the UK bought 2 of these gizmos via a TV shopping channel and brought them to Thailand, she reckons they work, I am not so sure. What can get rid of them? I thought the local Thais would have this boxed off, send in a couple of trained and highly vicious mongoose/ferret types? Thinking on, the rats are probably big enough to hold their own. Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman 2341 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Any ideas? I have just purchased an airpistol to help sort a feral cat issue I now have, It is great fun and would also work a treat on rodents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 345 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I haven't seen the rat trap the OP referred to sold in Thailand. Must be a Buddhist thing. However, when I had a rat problem in the US they worked very well. I have a friend in the US who swears by the electric/electronic rat zappers. Here in Thailand, I use the rat cages which work well. However, you have a live rat that you have to dispose of. I usually open the cage in front of the dogs in an open field and let them chase and kill the rat. Because I have dogs, the rat glue is a problem. The dogs end up having the tray stuck to them. I haven't heard of anyone having success with the electronic sonic devices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx1138 3 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) I haven't seen the rat trap the OP referred to sold in Thailand. Must be a Buddhist thing. However, when I had a rat problem in the US they worked very well. I have a friend in the US who swears by the electric/electronic rat zappers. Here in Thailand, I use the rat cages which work well. However, you have a live rat that you have to dispose of. I usually open the cage in front of the dogs in an open field and let them chase and kill the rat. Because I have dogs, the rat glue is a problem. The dogs end up having the tray stuck to them. I haven't heard of anyone having success with the electronic sonic devices. I think the glue traps might be the way forward. Thanks! Edited November 12, 2010 by thx1138 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC 1253 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I had one fight so hard to get off the glue plate that it ripped its stomach open, not a pretty sight as it was still alive till I dropped the plate into a bucket of water for 2 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindavies 9 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 The best bait to use is peanut butter, they cant keep their greedy little hands off it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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