TL;DR
A bait station is the tamper-resistant enclosure that holds rodenticide or insect bait so the target pest can enter and feed while children, pets, and wildlife cannot reach the toxicant. EPA rules require tamper-resistant designs for rodenticides placed where kids or non-target animals have access, and stations must be labeled and anchored.
What it means
A bait station is the tamper-resistant enclosure that holds rodenticide or insect bait so the target pest can enter and feed while children, pets, and wildlife cannot reach the toxicant. EPA rules require tamper-resistant designs for rodenticides placed where kids or non-target animals have access, and stations must be labeled and anchored. Exterior ones are placed along foundation walls and fence lines on rodent runways at intervals of roughly 20 to 50 feet; termite versions are sunk in soil around the slab. Pest control contracts typically include scheduled visits to inspect, refill, and log activity at each unit.
Where it sits in the glossary
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