Why did they stop making Dcon pellets?

The 12 d-CON products being canceled do not meet EPA’s current safety standards. All 12 of the products are sold without a protective bait station. Bait stations are required for consumer products to protect children and pets from contact with bait pellets.

Why is rat poison illegal?

There’s a change coming to California stores that may help protect wildlife. State authorities have banned the sale of a toxic rat poison after deeming it a significant danger to animals.

What rat poison do exterminators use?

Bromadiolone is a rodenticide meant to kill rats and mice. Anticoagulants like bromadiolone work by preventing the blood from clotting.

Can you still buy D-Con rat poison?

d-CON no longer available This is one of 12 products being phased out due to EPA safety regulations.

Does D-Con rat poison lose its potency over time?

Rat poison does expire and degrade because it is typically made from organic materials with a shelf life. Even so, rat poison may remain potent after expiration but will slowly become less effective through time.

Does Rat Poison come in pellets?

Mouse and rat poisons in pellet form are banned. Products marketed to residential consumers may contain no more than 1 pound of rodenticide bait.

Can you still buy D Con rat poison?

How often should you put rat poison down?

Rats need to eat the poison regularly each day in order to ingest sufficient quantities of rat poison to cause death. We would suggest laying around 400gms in 4 different locations (100gms each location) and checking daily for the “take”.

Is d-CON still available?

Does decon get old?

I checked all over the boxes, no expiration date. There are four sealed bate traps per box. I get one or two rats twice in the spring/summer months, I have not seen more at one time but there could be more. It generally takes two bate traps to get rid of them.

What are rat pellets made of?

1. RatX Rat and Mouse Rodenticide Pellets – Best Humane Pellets to Kill Mice (Editor’s Choice) The RatX rodenticide pellets are made from corn gluten meal which means they’re all-natural and non-toxic, safe around children and pets, and leave no smell. They also include 2\% sodium chloride for a quick kill.

Is rat-X safe to use around my farm?

RatX and MouseX are safe for use around your farms and livestock. No risk of secondary kill Rat-X is a non-toxic rat bait that kills rodents without harming any other species.

Can ratrat-X be used as a refill for existing bait boxes?

Rat-X can also be used as a refill for existing bait boxes. You will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view PDF documents. Download a free copy from the Adobe Web site. How can we improve our product information? Provide feedback. Is the product durable? Is the product easy to use? What are the dimensions of the product? The rats did not eat it.

How much bait does it take to get a rat out?

It takes about ½-2 oz of bait for a rat and 1/3 to ½ oz for a mouse according to the instructions. If the rodents have a burrow, you can make bait packs by wrapping the RatX pellets in plastic kitchen wrap and poking them down the burrow holes with a stick.

Does ratratx really work?

RatX is non-toxic rat bait that kills rodents without harming any other animals. I was surprised it was made from 100\% natural ingredients The mice and rats eat the bait and will cause them to stop drinking water, thus they die from dehydration. The claim is that it is great to use around animals and children because it is safe and non-toxic.