Senestech Evolve Cottonseed Oil-Based Soft Bait Contraceptive for Rats, Formulated to Lessen The Population in or Near Your Home, 1.5 lbs (Approx 21 Pieces)

As a responsible citizen concerned for the safety of our children, pets and wildlife, I highly recommend this product over any other means to control rats. (Secondly, to the enclosed snap traps.) Rat poison kills much, much more than rats and, yes, rats will bring it into your (and your neighbor’s) yard where children and pets play. I’ve been using this product for 9 months and have seen a decline in the rat population around my home. It may be a slower process, but it is a humane product with safety benefits that other rat elimination methods simply do not possess.

Sort of meaty sausages with birth control in - hope it works without hurting any creatures

Rats are thriving. Population is up. This has been verified by finding several nests of babies. The rats did not think this was delicious, and did not eat it. Other than one small corner being nibbled at (likely by insects) the rest of the birth control bait molded while waiting on them to consume it. SAVE YOUR MONEY.

Oh, rats! This isn't the perfect solution to my rat problem, but it will help some. I read the product page carefully, wanting to understand what it was I was buying. When I got it, I was disturbed by the fact that there was information on the product package that I wish had been shown in the picture on the product page. There were many cautions about use and exposure to the skin and eyes. I am almost afraid to touch this stuff, even though the ingredients seem to be fairly innocuous. I smell a rat! I like that this is not poison. I am always concerned about poison having effect beyond the intended target; for example: Insects eating a poisoned corpse, or natural predators like owls and hawks eating a rat that has been poisoned. I did some research to see how this works and found that the cottonseed oil disrupts sperm production in males and blocks egg viability in females. That sounds simple enough and there were reassurances that it does not apply to other animals. However, it is important to note that this means that the birth control is only a temporary thing; It only works while the cotton seed oil is in their system. If you stop using the bait, fertility will return after about 6 weeks. Rats must consume the bait regularly for it to work. If the only thing you are doing is using birth control for rats, it will be a very expensive adventure, especially if the little sausages attract more rats. It could be a never ending problem. Welcome to the rat race! However, I am hopeful for the way that I am doing it. I'm trying to eliminate the rats in my garage. I have sealed off the outside entrances and I am using the birth control inside the garage to eliminate any that have built nests inside the garage cracks in the wall. I have also put up some traps, including one that will electrocute quickly. If these things don't work I'm going to be crying like a rat eating onions. Rat on!

Something is eating them is all I can say. Whether they will work, don't know. Not sure how often to refill my bait house thingee. I'm gonna do it biweekly. My problem is outside during winter bird/squirrel feeding season. Rest of the year not a sign of them. Glad this exists as poison is a no no. Other animals are dying after eating a poisoned rat and that is unacceptable. UPDATE: I got the 6lb pail as I am putting them out more frequently. Don't get the pail, get the pouch. Opening the pail is difficult, they protect it like it was gold or something. I had to use tools to get it open. Is it working? I would say so, I see less activity at my bird feeder. In the past as many as 7 and now about 2 or 3. UPDATE 2: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc. After This Therefore Because of This! The only thing I remember of my first failed college experience. I got this stuff a year ago for the rats, but the rat bait trap had its hole enlarged by squirrels, I saw a squirrel exiting one time. Now, I can't say for certain that what I am going to relate is because of the evolve. Hence I presented the logical fallacy up front. If I eat Wheaties for breakfast and get a flat tire on the way to work, that doesn't mean I should stop eating Wheaties. All I know is this. I used the Evolve, I did see rats and squirrels using it. This year, I have not seen one squirrel and nothing but nothing has eaten my TOMATOES but me and my neighbors!!!! Make of this what you will, but I got another 6 lb pouch for this winter. I decided metaphorically to stop eating Wheaties!!!