Where should bait packs be placed?

• A. In burrows, wall voids, and similar protected sites
• B. On open ground
• C. In water
• D. In tree hollows

Answer: (A)

Bait packs should be placed in protected sites where the pests live or travel, such as burrows and wall voids. These locations let the target animals encounter the bait during their normal activity while shielding the bait from weather and disturbance, which helps keep it effective and reduces exposure to children and pets. Placing bait on open ground exposes it to rain, wind, and scavengers, making it less reliable and increasing the chance of non-target uptake. Putting bait in water is not practical for terrestrial pests, and tree hollows are not routinely accessible or suitable for most baiting programs.