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RAT in composter bin

bikini widow · 2008-03-01 10:56:08

Hi all, I did not fasten the lid of my garden composter properly and i now have a rat in residence. :( Any suggestions | recommendations in how to remove? Would a powerhose do the job? Thanks, BW

01-03-2008 10:56am

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bikini widow

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Hi all,

I did not fasten the lid of my garden composter properly and i now have a rat in residence.

Any suggestions | recommendations in how to remove?

Would a powerhose do the job?

Thanks,
BW

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#2 01-03-2008 10:32pm

CJhaughey

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The rat probably has gnawed its way into your bin from the bottom, try setting a trap.
I have found raisins good bait.
Powerhose is a waste of time.

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#3 02-03-2008 1:07pm

demanufactured

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chocolate is a very good bait aswell for mice and rats , its proven to work.

Also if you know anyone with a jack russel or similar hell do the job for ya , then chase the rat off with a hose or shotgun:)

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#4 02-03-2008 2:54pm

northdublin

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a jack russel would sort that out pretty quick;)

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#5 02-03-2008 2:57pm

AckwelFoley

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Leave him there. After a few weeks he'l make good fertalizer.

Otherwise, just throw in some rat poison like "Storm."

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#6 03-03-2008 9:17am

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snyper wrote: »

"Storm."

I am not entirely sure that putting storm into a composter is a good idea.

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