Bait Station Count Calculator

Calculator

Use conservative spacing when children, pets, or wildlife are present.

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Area (m²)

Total treated surface area.

Perimeter (m)

Edge length needing stations.

Target pest

Affects typical density needs.

Infestation level

Higher levels increase station counts.

Property type

Some sites need tighter coverage.

Placement

Mixed areas often require extra coverage.

Grid spacing (m)

Used for area-based stations.

Perimeter interval (m)

Spacing along edges and fences.

Coverage rule

Max avoids double-counting; Sum is more aggressive.

Advanced options

Entry points

Doors, vents, burrows, gaps, drains.

Stations per entry point

Extra stations near access routes.

Hotspots

Add for compost, feed, drains, nests.

Buffer (%)

Covers replacements and missed spots.

Minimum stations

Ensures baseline monitoring coverage.

Rounding

Rounding up is safer for coverage.

Notes

Reset

Example data table

These examples show how spacing, perimeter, and infestation change station needs.

Scenario	Area (m²)	Perimeter (m)	Target	Infestation	Spacing (m)	Perimeter interval (m)	Estimated stations
Small garden beds	250	70	Rodents	Low	10	12	~6–8
Greenhouse edges	600	110	Rodents	Moderate	9	9	~12–16
Compost + shed area	450	95	Rodents	High	8	8	~18–24
Ant treatment lanes	300	80	Ants	Moderate	6	10	~10–14

Formula used

This tool combines an area-based estimate and a perimeter-based estimate, then adjusts for conditions.

1) Area estimate

Stations_area = ceil( Area ÷ Spacing² )
Use a smaller spacing for denser coverage.

2) Perimeter estimate

Stations_perimeter = ceil( Perimeter ÷ Interval )
Useful for fences, walls, hedges, and edges.

3) Adjustments and final count

Factor = Infestation × Property × Placement × Target
Base = max(Stations_area, Stations_perimeter) × Factor (or Sum, if selected)
Add-ons = (Entry points × Stations per entry) + Hotspots
Buffered = (Base + Add-ons) × (1 + Buffer%)
Final = round up (or nearest), then apply Minimum stations.

How to use this calculator

Measure area and perimeter for the zone you will protect.
Select your target pest and a realistic infestation level.
Choose spacing and perimeter interval based on access and risk.
Add entry points and hotspots like drains, feed, and compost.
Use a buffer if bait is often removed or weathered.
Calculate, then download CSV/PDF for records and planning.

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Safety note: Follow local regulations and product labels. Use tamper-resistant stations where children, pets, or wildlife may access bait.

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