I've recently come across some articles that mention you can make your
own "non-toxic" rat/mouse posion by making a 50:50 mixture of regular/
corn flour and cement powder. They eat the mixture, then go in search
of water. Once they drink some water....game over. I have a few
specific questions, in relation to this D.I.Y. rat poison.
- How effective is this mixture at killing rats and/or mice?
- Assuming you place this mixture indoors (e.g. in the roof space),
will this poison ONLY take effect once the rodent goes outside for a
drink of water? The reason being, I'd want to avoid at-all-costs
having Ratty "snuff it" in my roof space, then having the most God-
awful smell to contend with a few days later.
- Is there anything that can be added to this mixture that would make
it extremely enticing to rats and/or mice? e.g. Powdered parmesan
cheese, sugar, salt, a little soy/fish sauce, some type of finely
chopped meat (raw or cooked)? I am just taking a wild guess here, as
I don't know what would attract them.
- Most of all, would tile grouting powder, used for bathroom tiling,
work just as well as cement powder in this D.I.Y. mixture?
I really would appreciate some advice. Thanks.
Sometimes you have to start with higher percentage of flour.
Ah u must be American. most of yr urban wildlife- aka birds, small
mammals, lizards etc already dead due to pussycats.
Here in Australia, cats are considered feral animals altho they are
still widespread as pets. They kill native birds, small possums, etc at
a rate of about 100/year. Most rodent poisons have a secondary kill in
them which takes out owls and other predators who eat the poisoned
rodent. Try the cement flour method and leave access to water right
outside the building w the infestation. Might just do the trick without harm to native wildlife.
Ah u must be American. most of yr urban wildlife- aka birds, small
mammals, lizards etc already dead due to pussycats.
Here in Australia, cats are considered feral animals
altho they are still widespread as pets.
They kill native birds, small possums, etc at a rate of about 100/year.
Most rodent poisons have a secondary kill in them which takes out owls and other predators who eat the poisoned rodent.
Try the cement flour method and leave access to water right outside the building w the infestation.
Might just do the trick without harm to native wildlife.
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Wow could you possibly be more ignorant?! Cats have this little thing
they do, ya might of heard of it before, it's called "instinct"... Where
do you believe that comes from??? Humans did not create cats either,
however humans were the ones to forcibly domesticate them. I've never
once come across one of the creatures on the "right side" of any door.
Most do prefer to be outside fyi, regardless of what your preferences are.
On 05/19/2021 07:45 AM, GearGirl81 wrote:
Wow could you possibly be more ignorant?! Cats have this little thing
they do, ya might of heard of it before, it's called "instinct"... Where
do you believe that comes from??? Humans did not create cats either, however humans were the ones to forcibly domesticate them. I've never
once come across one of the creatures on the "right side" of any door.
Most do prefer to be outside fyi, regardless of what your preferences are.
Cat seems happy sitting on my lap getting petted but it's chilly and
rainy outside. If he gets the urge to go out he know enough to scratch
on the door. I didn't exactly domesticate him either. He was pretty
feral when I put some food out for other cats but soon decided regular
meals were a good thing and became territorial.
On Wed, 19 May 2021 19:47:01 -0600, rbowman posted for all of us to digest...
On 05/19/2021 07:45 AM, GearGirl81 wrote:
Wow could you possibly be more ignorant?! Cats have this little thingCat seems happy sitting on my lap getting petted but it's chilly and
they do, ya might of heard of it before, it's called "instinct"... Where >>> do you believe that comes from??? Humans did not create cats either,
however humans were the ones to forcibly domesticate them. I've never
once come across one of the creatures on the "right side" of any door.
Most do prefer to be outside fyi, regardless of what your preferences are. >>
rainy outside. If he gets the urge to go out he know enough to scratch
on the door. I didn't exactly domesticate him either. He was pretty
feral when I put some food out for other cats but soon decided regular
meals were a good thing and became territorial.
Cats are cats. Mine likes regular food, litter box, pets, etc. She trained me,
not the other way around. Rescue cat. Must be a PETA poster.
On 05/20/2021 02:53 PM, Tekkie? wrote:
On Wed, 19 May 2021 19:47:01 -0600, rbowman posted for all of us to digest...
On 05/19/2021 07:45 AM, GearGirl81 wrote:
Wow could you possibly be more ignorant?! Cats have this little thing
they do, ya might of heard of it before, it's called "instinct"... Where >>> do you believe that comes from??? Humans did not create cats either,
however humans were the ones to forcibly domesticate them. I've never
once come across one of the creatures on the "right side" of any door. >>> Most do prefer to be outside fyi, regardless of what your preferences are.
Cat seems happy sitting on my lap getting petted but it's chilly and
rainy outside. If he gets the urge to go out he know enough to scratch
on the door. I didn't exactly domesticate him either. He was pretty
feral when I put some food out for other cats but soon decided regular
meals were a good thing and became territorial.
Cats are cats. Mine likes regular food, litter box, pets, etc. She trained me,
not the other way around. Rescue cat. Must be a PETA poster.
This one isn't big on pets. There are a couple of other cats that he
will tolerate eating from his bowl but mostly any cat that wanders in
the yard is in for an ass-kicking. A friendly tabby was rubbing my legs
when I was getting in the car yesterday so I put some Friskies in a dish
for her at the end of the driveway. No go. He left his full bowl to run
her off.
You need to keep them inside because they are adept murderers of
wildlife. They say approximately 120 birds/mammals die yearly for each
cat left to roam outside.
CATS ARE FERAL ANIMALS HERE. I love catsbut would never have one that roamed outside.
I'd have a cat door into a screened outdoor cat room.
Sorry but we've been slackers for far too long on this. IF you love cats...you gotta make the space to suit them. DIY wouldn't cost u much
so that's the cost of responsible pet ownership.
Same argument applies to your good self! Do you go out? What about being
run over by a car? Catching a disease from someone who hasn't washed
their hands after going to the toilet or picking their nose, being
chased by a viscous dog, mugged for your phone and or wallet (at least a
cat hasn't got that to worry about!). Have you never come across the
issues of animal mental health, animal wellbeing, animal psychology?
Grow up and think about the animal's welfare instead of your own anthropomorphic 'feel good' emotions.Try reading a book about these
issues and inform yourself.
I'd rather be free and have to deal with people like you and other risks
than be locked up. Cats want to be free, how about you? Would you liked
to be locked in your house with limited exercise, no way to socialize
with others than fellow cell mates? Cats can't use the web so you
couldn't have that either
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