Can Pork Police Bait Be Used in an Automatic Feeder?
Pork Police Bait should not be poured directly into the hopper or internal components of an automatic corn feeder.
Pork Police Bait is designed to turn one gallon of water into a thick, scented liquid that coats corn. That thickening and binding action works well when the mixture is applied to corn on the ground, but it can create problems inside a feeder.
The correct method is simple:
Let the feeder dispense the dry corn first, then pour the mixed Pork Police Bait directly over the corn on the ground.
This allows you to use the feeder normally while still getting the full scent, coating, and coverage of Pork Police Bait.
Why Shouldn’t Pork Police Bait Go Inside a Feeder?
Automatic feeders are generally designed to hold and dispense dry corn or other approved dry feed.
Pork Police Bait uses Poly-Bond Technology to create a thicker liquid that sticks to corn, soil, wood, and other surfaces around a bait site.
That binding action is helpful after the corn reaches the ground. Inside a feeder, however, moisture and thickened liquid may cause the corn to stick together.
Applying Pork Police Bait inside a feeder could potentially:
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Cause corn to clump together
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Prevent corn from flowing properly
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Create buildup near the feeder opening
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Interfere with the spinner plate
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Leave sticky residue inside the hopper
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Increase the amount of cleaning required
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Expose internal feeder components to moisture
For those reasons, keep the Pork Police Bait mixture outside the feeder.
The Correct Way to Use Pork Police Bait With a Feeder
You can still use Pork Police Bait at an automatic feeder location.
The feeder and the bait product simply need to be used separately.
Follow these steps:
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Allow the feeder to dispense dry corn onto the ground.
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Mix one pack of Pork Police Bait with one gallon of water.
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Shake the mixture immediately for approximately 60 seconds.
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Pour the finished liquid directly over the corn on the ground.
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Apply any remaining mixture around the surrounding bait area.
This gives the corn a thick, scented coating without putting moisture or sticky material inside the feeder.
Should You Turn the Feeder Off Before Applying It?
You do not necessarily need to turn the feeder off if you know when it is scheduled to run.
Apply Pork Police Bait after the feeder has completed its normal cycle. This helps ensure the corn is already on the ground before the liquid is poured.
Avoid standing near the feeder when it is about to activate. Automatic spinner feeders can throw corn quickly and may start unexpectedly if the timer or settings are incorrect.
Check the feeder schedule before entering the area and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
How Much Corn Can One Pack Treat?
One 3-ounce pack of Pork Police Bait mixes with one gallon of water and can treat up to 200 pounds of corn.
You do not need to have 200 pounds of corn on the ground at one time.
The finished gallon can be divided between:
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Several feeder locations
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Multiple smaller corn piles
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A feeder site and a nearby stump
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Separate bait holes
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Different areas around one feeder
Using the mixture on less than 200 pounds of corn creates a heavier coating. Spreading it across more locations creates a lighter application at each site.
Shake the container again before each pour if you are dividing the gallon between multiple locations.
How Much Should You Pour Around a Feeder?
The amount depends on how much corn is on the ground and how heavily you want it coated.
Start by pouring the mixture slowly across different parts of the corn instead of emptying the entire gallon in one spot.
Walk around the bait area and apply it across:
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The center of the corn pile
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The outer edges
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The main feeding area
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Bare soil surrounding the corn
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Nearby stumps or rotten wood
Applying the mixture over a wider area helps distribute the scent around the feeder location.
You can also use a rake or shovel to lightly turn the corn after pouring. This helps move some of the mixture below the top layer.
Should You Pour It on Corn Before Loading the Feeder?
No.
Do not coat the corn with Pork Police Bait before placing it inside the feeder hopper.
Even if the mixture has already soaked into the corn, the added moisture and binding action may still cause the corn to stick together during storage.
Treated corn may also dry unevenly or leave residue inside the hopper.
Load the feeder with dry corn only. Apply Pork Police Bait after the corn has been dispensed onto the ground.
Can You Pour Dry Pork Police Bait Powder Into the Feeder?
Pork Police Bait is designed to be mixed with water before use.
Pouring the dry powder directly into a feeder may cause the ingredients to settle unevenly or collect around the bottom of the hopper.
The powder may not distribute evenly across the corn, and it will not create the thick liquid coating the product was designed to produce.
For the correct consistency and coverage, use one complete pack with one gallon of water.
Can Pork Police Bait Damage a Feeder?
Pork Police Bait is not intended for use inside feeder equipment, so Pork Police cannot guarantee how the mixture will affect a particular feeder.
Feeder designs, motors, spinner plates, seals, wiring, and hopper materials vary by manufacturer.
The main concern is that a thick liquid may cause corn to clump, leave residue, or expose internal parts to moisture.
Keeping the mixture outside the feeder avoids those risks and makes cleanup much easier.
What if Pork Police Bait Was Accidentally Poured Inside?
If Pork Police Bait is accidentally poured into a feeder, turn the feeder off before inspecting or cleaning it.
Follow the feeder manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance instructions. Remove wet or clumped corn and clean any residue before operating the feeder again.
Do not place your hands near the spinner plate, motor, or moving parts while the feeder is powered.
Pork Police Bait cannot provide repair instructions for every feeder model, so contact the feeder manufacturer if the equipment is not operating correctly after cleaning.
Can Pork Police Bait Be Used Under a Gravity Feeder?
The same rule applies to gravity feeders.
Do not pour the liquid into the feeder or mix it with corn stored inside the container.
Allow the dry corn to fall onto the ground first. Then apply the Pork Police Bait mixture to the corn outside the feeder.
Gravity feeders rely on dry corn moving through an opening. Wet or sticky corn may bridge together and block the flow.
Can It Be Used Around a Protein Feeder?
Pork Police Bait should not be poured into a protein feeder, feed tube, trough mechanism, or storage hopper.
When using any attractant around livestock feed, wildlife supplements, or protein products, follow the feeder manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable local regulations.
The safest approach is to keep Pork Police Bait separate and apply it only to corn or another suitable bait material placed directly on the ground.
Where Else Can Pork Police Bait Be Applied?
Pork Police Bait can be used around a controlled bait site without placing it inside feeder equipment.
After mixing, it can be poured over:
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Whole kernel corn
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Cracked corn
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Grain mixtures placed on the ground
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Bait holes
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Rotten logs
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Tree stumps
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Soil surrounding the bait site
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Ground cover near the corn
The thickened consistency helps the mixture coat these surfaces and keeps the scent concentrated around the location.
Do not apply the product to roads, equipment, vehicles, buildings, or areas where a sticky residue could create a problem.
Can You Apply It Before Rain?
Pork Police Bait is designed to create a thicker coating than plain flavored water, but heavy rain can still move or dilute any product applied outdoors.
Light moisture may help spread the scent into the surrounding soil. A strong storm may wash the mixture away from the corn or carry it outside the intended area.
When possible, apply Pork Police Bait when you expect enough dry time for the mixture to settle onto the corn and ground.
Weather conditions vary, so trail-camera activity is the best way to determine when the bait site needs to be refreshed.
How Often Should You Reapply It?
There is no single schedule that works for every feeder location.
Reapplication depends on:
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How quickly animals eat the corn
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How much corn the feeder dispenses
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Rain and weather
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Temperature
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Number of animals visiting
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Size of the bait site
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Natural food in the area
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Hunting pressure
Some locations may need to be refreshed after additional corn is dispensed. Others may continue producing activity without another application.
Use trail cameras and inspect the bait site to determine when more corn or attractant is needed.
Does the Flavor Change How It Is Used?
No.
Cherry Dynamite, Green Apple Grenade, and Molasses Madness all follow the same feeder rule.
None of the flavors should be poured into the hopper or internal feeder components.
Each flavor should be mixed using the same process:
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Add one gallon of water to a container with extra mixing room.
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Add one full pack.
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Close the container immediately.
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Shake aggressively for approximately 60 seconds.
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Pour the finished mixture over corn on the ground.
Every flavor can treat up to 200 pounds of corn.
The only major differences are scent and color.
Feeder First, Pork Police Bait Second
Automatic feeders and Pork Police Bait can work well at the same location when they are used correctly.
Keep dry corn inside the feeder. Allow the feeder to dispense it normally. Then apply the mixed attractant to the corn after it reaches the ground.
Remember:
Do not pour Pork Police Bait into the feeder.
Do not coat corn before loading the hopper.
Dispense the corn first, then pour Pork Police Bait over it on the ground.
This method protects your feeder while allowing Cherry Dynamite, Green Apple Grenade, or Molasses Madness to coat the corn and spread scent around the bait site.