"Derek Turner" somewhat@odds wrote in message
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ken wrote:
we noticed 2 rats in our yard - one was climbing a tree...What is the
bess aapproach - poison or a trap(and what kind)

both and, unless pets etc. could be accidentally poisoned. google for
Fenn trap
Personally I favour bait boxes with rat bait. I breed poultry so have to
have a safe and effective method as I also9 have cats, guinea pigs and
rabbits which wander loose in the garden. The thought of a trap slamming
down on one of the cats paws, makes me feel sick, equally so with my guinea
pigs or rabbits. Bait boxes ensure permanent safe methods of controlling
rats safely with little or no risk to other animals.