Disclosed herein is apparatus for dispensing material to control pest animals, the apparatus comprising: a body portion with an opening, the body portion comprises a controller unit with timing means a storage body, including at least two segments adapted to store material, detachably connected to the body portion, wherein the controller unit is adapted to engage the storage body at predetermined time intervals to enable the stored material of each segment to be dispensed through the opening of the body portion. Also disclosed is a method for controlling or eradicating pests using the apparatus of the invention.