Will fox urine really work to get rid of rats and or mice?

Question

We hear some scratching noises in our attic, and we assume its rats. Is is advisable to use fox/bobcat urine to get them to leave?

Answer 1

I don't think fox urine will deter mice or rats. There is a family of foxes living near my home in the woods, and we still see field mice and rats regularly outdoors. We use D-con to kill the ones that come inside in the winter time.

Could be rats, squirrels, raccoons, etc. Try putting some rat poison up there. If you're still hearing the scratching sounds in a couple weeks, it's time to call an exterminator.

Answer 2

Fox Urine Mice

Answer 3

This is in fact partly true inasmuch as there is an increased chance that rodents will relocate if a predator enters their environment - and foxes do hunt and eat juicy rodents.

However it is worth noting that fox urine is as strong as rat urine and will stink the space out all the way to heaven, so is not really advisable.

More often than not I would opt for poisons in roof spaces. I would very rarely use glue boards in rooves as this is inhumane where rodents escape into spaces whilst stuck to them and in may areas would be a violation of the law leading to massive fines and other penalties.

If the problem is serious call in an expert and pay for the advice at least. Beware of those offering free surveys (they are usually the rogue tradespeople that will attempt to charge you the earth). Good advice will invariably save you money.

Answer 4

might work..if you can stand the smell yourself!!

Answer 5

why dont you try a fox

Answer 6

I don't know, but I think it would be easier to purchase some rat and mice poison.

Answer 7

no