How to Make Homemade Rat Poison
If you have a rat problem you may be considering making your own rat poison. While there are many commercially available rat poisons it is possible to make your own poison at home using ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
There are two primary methods for making homemade rat poison: the first uses borax and the second uses plaster of Paris. Both of these methods are effective but borax is generally considered to be the more effective poison.
Borax Rat Poison
Ingredients:
1 cup borax
1 cup sugar
1 cup cornmeal
Instructions:
1. Combine the borax sugar and cornmeal in a bowl and mix well.
2. Place the mixture in a jar with a lid and punch holes in the lid.
3. Place the jar in an area where you have seen rat activity.
4. The rats will be attracted to the sugar in the mixture and will eat the borax which will kill them.
Plaster of Paris Rat Poison
Ingredients:
1 cup plaster of Paris
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup sugar
Instructions:
1. Combine the plaster of Paris cornmeal and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
2. Place the mixture in a jar with a lid and punch holes in the lid.
3. Place the jar in an area where you have seen rat activity.
4. The rats will be attracted to the sugar in the mixture and will eat the plaster of Paris which will kill them.
Both of these methods are effective but borax is generally considered to be the more effective poison. Whichever method you choose be sure to place the jars in areas where there is rat activity and check them regularly to ensure that the rats are being poisoned.
How do you make homemade rat poison?
Answer 1: Combine equal parts of flour sugar and baking soda.
Add a little bit of water to make a paste.
Put the paste into containers with holes in the lid and place them where you’ve seen the rats.
The rats will eat the paste and die.
What ingredients do you need to make homemade rat poison?
Answer 2: All you need is flour sugar baking soda and water.
How much of each ingredient do you need to make homemade rat poison?
Answer 3: You will need equal parts of flour sugar and baking soda.
How do you know where to put the homemade rat poison?
Answer 4: Put the paste into containers with holes in the lid and place them where you’ve seen the rats.
What will happen to the rats if they eat the poison?
Answer 5: The rats will eat the paste and die.
Is homemade rat poison dangerous to humans?
Answer 6: No as long as you don’t ingest it yourself it is not dangerous to humans.
How long does it take for the poison to work?
Answer 7: The poison will kill the rats within 24 hours.
How often do you need to replace the poison?
Answer 8: You will need to replace the poison every few days.
What if I have pets?
Will the poison hurt them?
Answer 9: No the poison is only harmful to rats.
What if I accidentally ingest the poison?
Answer 10: If you accidentally ingest the poison call your local poison control center immediately.
Can I make a larger batch of poison and store it?
Answer 11: Yes you can make a larger batch of poison and store it.
However it is best to use it within a few days.
Will the poison work on other animals?
Answer 12: The poison is only harmful to rats.
What if I see a rat but no poison?
Answer 13: If you see a rat but no poison call your local pest control company.
What if I have questions about the poison or its effects?
Answer 14: If you have questions about the poison or its effects call your local poison control center.
What should I do if I accidentally poison a rat?
Answer 15: If you accidentally poison a rat call your local pest control company.
