Studies show rodents will not readily accept some commercially available baits. Bait can be placed in feed troughs or pans at 15-25 feet intervals. Leave water available to prevent cut hoses and rat migration away from the houses in search of water. Block auger entrances if feed is in bins. Never run out of bait during the treatment period.
Check bait daily and replace it as it is consumed.
After the second day move untouched bait to major feeding areas. Disturb rodents as little as possible. Keep houses closed and dogs, cats and people out. Remove all left over bait before new birds are placed. The effectiveness of baits cannot always be measured by counting dead rodents.