This product works best on surfaces such as wood

Specifically

Paint Thinner is the most widely used paint solvent for thinning of oil-based paints

Applicable surfaces include bare

and a variety of household chemicals

4x16oz BARS RAMIK BAIT RAT/MOUSE ALL WEATHER PAINT-PORCH/DECK This product works best onTarget Rodents: Norway Rats, Roof Rats and House Mice Rats: Apply 4 to 16 one ounce Ramik Bars per placement. Space placements at intervals of 15 to 30 feet in infested areas. Maintain an uninterrupted supply of fresh bait for at least 10 days or until there no longer are signs of new feeding by rats. Mice: Break Ramik Bar into discrete 1 ounce pieces. Apply one 1 ounce piece per placement. Space placements at 8 to 12 foot intervals. Placement of two