Where are bait stations typically placed to minimize risk to non-target species?

Bait stations are typically placed underground in burrows to minimize the risk to non-target species. This placement helps ensure that the bait is only accessible to the intended target species, such as rodents, which naturally inhabit and move through burrow systems. By keeping the bait hidden and protected in this environment, it reduces the likelihood that non-target animals, such as birds or larger mammals, will encounter or consume the bait.

Placing bait stations above ground, in open fields, or underneath docks increases the exposure of bait to a broader range of species, raising the potential for unintended ingestion by non-target animals. This practice is designed to promote effective pest control while adhering to safety standards for wildlife conservation and public health.