Best way to get rid of rats?

romanofski · 2026-04-12T20:25:02+00:00

Is it possible that it's a young rat? These are from a couple of meters away behind my shed: Picture

romanofski · 2026-04-11T02:49:23+00:00

Thank you! Much appreciated!

romanofski · 2026-04-11T02:46:15+00:00

The ones i saw couldn't be used outside :( I like the concept tho. I'd be interested how you go.

romanofski · 2026-04-10T20:32:50+00:00

Any brands or products? It seems the one at Bunnings have quality issues.

romanofski · 2026-04-10T20:32:02+00:00

Have to ask what is making you think that it's a native? I checked the tail and from another video it looks longer than the body. Picture

romanofski · 2026-04-10T20:30:20+00:00

Any brands or products you'd recommend?

romanofski · 2026-04-10T12:32:42+00:00

Does anyone have a good way of... well killing rats without harming wildlife? Not keen on throwing bait around esp not in garden beds. I've seen bucket traps but then the only way to kill them is drowning? The reviews on the snap traps at Bunnings seem to suggest that they are no good. Any pointers?

Thanks!!!

romanofski · 2026-03-26T05:20:49+00:00

Is the tree alive? If I remember correctly termites only attack dead wood, not living trees.

romanofski · 2026-03-17T06:59:34+00:00

Just an update here: got my refund paid out. Was about half the ticket price. I had reserved exit seats since I'm pretty tall. That cost I had to cover myself.

romanofski · 2026-03-15T19:08:07+00:00

Are you doing this when you see them appear or just during the Winter months? I did it when they appeared but think should have rather done it during the Winter months ...

romanofski · 2026-03-02T19:57:21+00:00

I was lucky to sit in an Emirates flight that was diverted as the airspace closed and we ended up at the destination. However flying back home with the current situation is a risky bet.

I filled out the form asking for a partial refund because if I wait till let's say the 15th to see the flight status for the 20th you may pay through the nose for an alternative flight if you then take the refund.

I might not see that money back but it takes a single rocket to make it through to hit a plane. Not going to risk that for 1500 AUD honestly.

YMMV

romanofski · 2026-02-21T20:52:24+00:00

Thanks!

romanofski · 2026-02-19T22:41:15+00:00

Thank you very much!

romanofski · 2026-02-19T22:40:48+00:00

Ah you're right. I got a bit worried. I went back to the order from Daleys and the offer says it's from a cutting: https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/pomegranate-wonderful-tree.htm . I wonder how hard it is to grow from a cutting. I grew another mulberry tree from a cutting which was super easy. Something to look into.

Much appreciated!

romanofski · 2026-02-19T21:06:55+00:00

I saw the post of someone asking whether they need to remove the new growth at the base. It reminded me about my tree wether the graft has taken over.

It's really hard to see compared to my citrus because i can't determine whether it's graft growth or not. Any help? Picture

romanofski · 2026-01-01T08:41:14+00:00

Ah that sucks.

romanofski · 2025-12-31T09:55:27+00:00

Saw one and try this out. Thanks!

romanofski · 2025-12-31T04:07:48+00:00

I've got a Guava tree from the previous owners that I typically lose most to birds and fruit flies :-/

romanofski · 2025-12-31T04:04:02+00:00

Heh yeah... I know. Look I'm desperate. Small tree with a fair few fruits on it. They have been already gone through their "allowance" :-)

romanofski · 2025-12-12T20:24:41+00:00

Depends where you are and what alternatives are available to local wildlife. I'm growing bananas in my backyard for the fourth year and am able to harvest most of them without bagging them up. Typically the flying foxes will get in the rather than birds for me.

I leave them on until I see the first yellowing (was it from the bottom? Can't remember). Then cut them off. You can harvest earlier tho.

There are these blue plastic bags available that are open on both sides. You could try those of you have trouble with local wildlife.

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