The Most Popular Rat and Mice Killing Products on Amazon

Having a rodent problem can be frustrating and can spread quickly if not handled properly. It’s important to kill off rats and mice as quickly as possible to prevent it from growing, and from spreading diseases or viruses. Today, we’re going to share with you some top-rated rodent killers from Amazon and share our expert tips to get rid of rats and mice on your own!

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Creating a Defense Regiment 

Creating a defense regiment that’ll both trap and kill rodents will keep infestations at bay. Doing this will also prevent further damage to your home, and keep exterminator costs down to a minimum.

• First, figure out what kind of infestation you’re dealing with so you know what products to buy.
• Next, find the appropriate poison, trap, and baiting stations to place throughout your home.  

A Quick Look The Top-Rated Products

Here’s a quick look at some of the top products on the market. As you can see, each has its own benefits and setbacks. Depending on who you are and your infestation, you might want to consider several products out there. 

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d-Con Rat Poison Bait Station 

34 reviews with a 3.6-star rating

Price: $16.99

This product offers a 2 in 1 solution that comes with 1 baiting station along with poisoned baiting pellets. It’s considered safer than other pellets on the market because it contains no neurotoxins or anti-coagulants. This may, however, make the product less effective than other products. It’s best to use this product if you have a smaller infestation, or if you need more protection in places where pets and children frequent. This product can hold 6 pellets at a time and can be used to catch:

• Norway rats
• Roof rats
• House mice

We recommend using this product if you want to identify what your infestation is, or if you need a baiting station in places like kitchens and pantries. If you need a bait and station that’s a little stronger, check out the other baits below!           

d-Con Reusable Covered Mouse Snap Trap

991 reviews with a 3.9-star rating

Price: $15.75

d-Con’s Mouse Traps are covered snap traps that are easy to set up and reusable. These are the safest traps on the market. The tunneled baits make it harder for rodents to steal baits, and reduces interactions with rodents. There’s no fear in accidentally trapping a toe or finger because the snap mechanism is completely covered. This means that kids, pets, or those prone to getting into things they shouldn’t be can’t get caught in these traps! 

There are 5 traps in one package, and d-Con offers a whole line of protection. They are best to use if your infestation finds its way into the common areas of your home such as:

• Kitchens 
• Bathrooms
• Living rooms
• Bedrooms 
• Pantries 

Some users reported issues with the snap mechanism wearing after a few uses. If you begin to have issues, please contact d-Con to know their refund options. 

Protecta Bait Stations for Mice

142 reviews with a 4.4-star rating

Price: $31.44

The Protecta Bait Stations are discrete baiting stations best suited for smaller rodents like mice. It comes with 12 baiting stations that can be used throughout your home. To use the Protect Bait Stations, simply put some bait your mice will be interested in (check out our page on mice to know how to make your own baits!), then monitor the baiting station for activity. 

Protecta describes their baiting system as “tamper-resistant,” but some users reported issues with rodents gnawing at the bait station. This could be because your infestation is either larger than anticipated or is actually a rat infestation. If you have questions about how to tell the difference, check out our page on rats or call one of our partners. 

Redtop Rodent Bait Stations

370 reviews with a 4.4-star rating

Price: $27.98

Redtop’s Bait Stations comes with 2 bait stations that can be used both indoors and outdoors. This product features a double key system that’s pet-friendly and ideal for outdoor baiting. They can be used on multiple rodents, but are durable enough to contain rats. Redtop recommends using 2 traps to secure the perimeter of your home. You can fill the bait station with:

• Pellets
• Chunks
• Liquids
• DIY poisons 

Some users had issues with squirrels accidentally finding their way inside the stations. Regularly check your stations for activity, and call an exterminator to see how you can stop other wildlife from entering the station. 

KatSense Mouse Traps

528 reviews with a 4.3-star rating 

Price: $12.97

These aren’t your regular wooden snap traps, they’re designed to be safer and easier to use. KatSense Snap Traps guarantees no false triggers, with a more responsive and precise trigger mechanism. This product comes with 8 reusable traps that can be used throughout your home. There’s even a special bait cup built in the trap, so even the quickest of mice and rats can’t get away! The traps are built with stainless steel and polystyrene, giving it a easily cleanable, sleek design that can be used over and over again. The design also increases the likelihood of death, with its increased force. To use the traps:

1. Rotate the bait traps to 90 degrees and remove the bait cup. Fill your bait cup with your chosen bait, and place the cup back into the trap.
2. Place the trap wherever you like. We recommend using it close to the nest, and out of reach of pets and children. 
3. Open the trap and wait for rodents to arrive!

The traps are designed to kill rodents quickly with as little pain as possible. Be sure to dispose of any dead rodents safely and quickly. Although these traps are designed to kill smaller rodents like mice, some users found success with smaller rats as well. The biggest issue users faced was the snap mechanism wearing down after a few uses.

Tomcat Bait Chunx 

1,532 reviews with a 4.3-star rating

Price: $25.99

These bait chunks can be used alongside other baiting mechanisms and traps, or can be used on their own. This product comes with 4 pounds of baits, or “chunx,” to kill even the strongest of rats and mice. Some users reported issues with rats building a resistance to the bait. A few consumers reported that for best results, users should:

1. Generously spread chunx, without using a bait station, around nests in attics and basements.
2. Monitoring the area for rodent activity by regularly using the Tomcat chunx, even if you don’t have an active infestation.   

Rodents stop eating after consuming a dose that’s toxic enough, this means you use less baits to trap more rodents. Tomcat recommends using this product in an agricultural or rural setting. Tomcat Bait Chunx uses Bromethalin as its main ingredient. Bromethalin is an acute, non-anticoagulant ingredient that kills rodents within a few days after consumption, making it a faster than anticoagulant baits.  

Havoc Rat & Mouse Bait

148 reviews with a 4.5-star rating

Price: $66.38

Havoc’s bait packs come in small pellets that appear to be attractive to rodents. This product comes in an 8 pound bucket advertised as a second generation anticoagulant. It contains brodifacoum as its main active ingredient, along with a processed food component that makes it attractive to rodents. It can be used to kill norway rats, roof rats, and house mice. Some users even reported the baits working after one day!

This product is incredibly powerful, but also incredibly toxic. Try to keep out of children’s and pet’s reach, and use a baiting station to store this product. If you find that your infestation isn’t taking the bait, try masking it with peanut butter or try a different bait formula.

Hawk Bait Chunks 

39 reviews with a 4-star rating

Price: $59.99

Hawk’s bait packs are also pellets that use brodifacoum as its main active ingredient. You’ll get a little more bang for your buck with this product, as it’s a little cheaper than Havoc’s pellets, and comes in a 9 pound bucket. It’s also extremely powerful and should be used with caution around children, pets, and livestock. Use this product with a baiting station for safe use. 

Users reported lots of success with Hawk’s Bait Chunks being attractive to rodents. If you’re having trouble attracting the rats to the bait, try coating or mixing them with peanut butter. Most users reported seeing green and light-blue feces throughout places where their infestation frequents, which is a good sign if you’re worried about if they’re eating the bait.

New Chips Technology Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

1,363 reviews with a 4.4-star rating

Price: $29.99

This product uses ultrasonic waves and electromagnetic chips to disorient sense and disrupt the nervous system of all types of pests. The New Chips Technology is a wall plug-in that can reach up to 1200 square feet. There’s lots of these ultrasonic plugs-ins on the market, but we chose this one for it’s value. New Chip’s Ultrasonic plug-ins come in a pack of 6 to protect all throughout the common areas of your home. Most users reported pests gone within 3 to 4 weeks of using this product. This product can be used to repel:

• Mice
• Rats
• Spiders 
• Mosquitoes 
• Cockroaches 
• Ants
• Snakes 
• And more!

If you’re looking for a safe, chemical-free solution that won’t disturb you or your family, try using these ultrasonic plug-ins! Some users reported issues with pets also being disturbed by the ultrasonic waves, and some scientists question these types of products effectiveness. But, over 81 percent of the Amazon reviews on this product are a 5-star rating.