Rat bait stations contain toxic chemicals that are also dangerous for humans. If you handle the bait station incorrectly and come in contact with the bait, you could be accidentally poisoned. These baits are toxic to both rats and humans upon ingestion. When you use a rat bait station, you have to make sure to keep the bait stored in a place where no pets or children can access it.
Another downside to using rat bait stations is that they may not always be effective. The rats have to stumble upon and engage with the bait station in order for it to work. Leaving your bait stations is the right places is crucial, and this isn’t quite so easy to do.