Which of these tools is likely to be ineffective against rats in a non-lethal control strategy?

Bait boxes are primarily designed to contain poison bait for rodents, which is a lethal control strategy rather than a non-lethal one. These boxes are not effective for non-lethal strategies because they are intended to attract and kill the rodents that consume the bait inside. Non-lethal control methods focus on capturing and relocating rodents or deterring them without causing harm, and while bait boxes serve a purpose in traditional pest control, they are not suitable for humane practices.

In contrast, snap traps, live traps, and glue boards can be utilized in various contexts to control rat populations without killing them immediately. Snap traps can be designed for quick euthanasia, but some versions can also be used in a manner that focuses on catch and release. Live traps are explicitly built for capturing rodents alive to allow for relocation. Glue boards, while critiqued for their inhumane aspects, do have a role in capturing rats non-lethally when adequate care is taken to handle the captured animals appropriately.

Understanding the intention behind each tool clarifies why bait boxes do not align with non-lethal control strategies.