ROSHIELD - 2X PRE-BAITED Anti Rat Solution Kit | Pre Bait Boxes | indoor/Outdoor Fast & Safe Infestation Control | Rat Poisoning Super Strength | Rodent Poisoning | READY -TO USE, 2 Pack

The product definitely works and I would recommend them to anyone else tackling a rat infestation. Since new homes and flats were built on the wasteland behind our house, we have had a massive issue with rats in the area-sheds, houses, compost bins have all been taken over. The council will not assist most of us as we privately own our homes and those that could get free assistance are the ones that refuse to do anything and are where the rats are currently camping out. After trying numerous methods to deter them from visiting with no luck, I decided to give these traps a go. The boxes are secure (I bought the double pack pre-baited boxes) which was a big concern for me as we have cats and other wildlife that do visit. No problems there. The bait has no real odour and were installed already, in a clear plastic bag. (I decided on blocks rather than the pellet-type bait more out of safety for other creatures should any get spilt). For a while there was no impact; no bait taken and no change to the number of rats. I then moved the bait boxes elsewhere and quite soon there was a marked difference in the numbers being seen. YOU MUST LEAVE THE BAIT STATIONS ALONE IN A PLACE KNOWN TO BE A RAT RUN FOR THEM TO WORK - BE PATIENT! It took months for the rats to clear the bait blocks for us so place them on a busy rat run and leave them be. Problem solved for quite some time. We now have rats coming back from a different direction so I’m going to buy the same brand bait and relocate the boxes ready for round two. The massive rats have long since been seen and now it’s little ones turning up so I’m guessing it’s a new generation heading out on the hunt for a new home. As a tip and what I will be doing when my refill arrives- I did open the plastic bag covering the bait a bit and I also added in some cat treats to the box. Our local rats were brave and had been entering houses to take cat food so perhaps the bait needed a bit of a boost to compete against Sheba! Either way, after adding treats the bait station definitely was visited more and the poison taken quickly. I placed one trap next to the house in a corner where I store my gardening tools-I knew they ran this way as an escape route. The station to first be emptied was placed along a fence in the shadows directly on a rat run (smooth path along the fence compared to the surrounding soil) and I funnelled them toward the box with logs. Both boxes I weighed down with a brick on top; may not be needed but I wanted to be secure. Also look in grass for a flattened path along structures which is an indication it’s used a lot. Rats are smart and notice change so place the box and leave it alone for them to get used to it. Good luck and this product will no doubt help you

Handle these with gloves straight away as they are pre loaded with poison and some had come out of the bait box, you should wear gloves anyway as this prevents your scent getting on the bait boxes which can deter rats from going near them. Have got a few around the garden and they are solid with a good lock on the lid to prevent tampering. Easy to re bait, just thread onto a metal spine inside the bait box, will be checking them every couple of weeks to see if the bait is going and if not re position.

The boxes are well made and can be put in place as soon as you get them. No prep required. Only issue is the key to open the box is a bit of a faff and doesn’t really work without a bit of force. But you don’t need to open often so I can live with it

First and foremost, I’ve had these bait boxes for a few months. I eventually called in a professional to help me deal with the rat problem I was experiencing. A few things are worth mentioning, and the advice I’m about to share was backed up by the pest control professional who visited. Firstly, make sure you remove the plastic wrapping from the bait. The bait is designed to release an odour that helps attract rats, and the plastic can prevent this from working effectively. I had these boxes set up for a couple of months, but when the professional opened them during his visit, he found that the bait inside was completely untouched. He explained that the plastic wrapping was likely the reason, so he removed it and placed the boxes back where I had positioned them. Fast forward two weeks, and there were clear signs of gnaw marks where the rats had been feeding on the bait. Although the boxes are fairly small, they have definitely shown signs of activity. The build quality is good, and they feel sturdy. They are also secure, as a key is required to open them, which is an important safety feature. Since removing the plastic from the bait and giving them some time, I’d say they have worked well. Hopefully I’m not tempting fate, but I haven’t seen a rat pass through since. My pest control professional actually recommended buying more of the same bait that was used in these boxes. So if this review helps anyone, my advice would be: buy these, remove the plastic wrapping from the bait, and position them along the routes where rats are known to travel. One final tip he gave me was to make sure there is enough clear space around the entrance for the rat to turn around. If they feel restricted and cannot manoeuvre easily, they are much less likely to enter the box. Highly recommended.

Box and poison works well - very effective

Spotted that next doors yard had a few cheeky visitors and knew before long they’d come in to mine ( the joy of terraced housing that backs on to a train line). Set the neighbours up with two traditional snap traps but wanted to ensure that my yard was also a danger zone. Delivery was rapid and the boxes are easy to set up - I got two of the large bait boxes and had to thread the wax bait on to the metal rod. Wear gloves - don’t risk it!!! Chucked a few Cheerios in to the entrance area of the box just for good measure… Set up in the yard, one along the wall near my gate, the obvious spot for the rats to enter and placed a brick on top for sturdiness. The other I’ve placed near waste water drains with another brick on top. It took two days to see action. Next doors visitors spotted coming in under the gate (as suspected) and straight in to the box. Even spotted one run out with a large chunk of pink poison in its gob. Will probably have to wait a couple of days to see if we have any corpses but it’s done what I needed it to. Will rebait the box with the extra wax cakes when I check in a couple of days. Fingers crossed 💪

The key to open them is inside the bait box and the box arrives locked!!!

I added this red traps multiple in my shared area and it works quite well. I do check them regularly. You can open them and see if they've been eaten and looks like and you can top them off with any other branded red bait traps. The size is quite enough for outdoor rats and and it does and it's quite versatile and durable so it it can. It can keep it from getting wet so make sure you keep it on a flat surface