Exterior rodent baiting

Before any application is made, read the entire label. There are three rodenticides that are commonly used:

• Detex – a nontoxic Monitoring, no active ingredient.
• Contrac All Weather Block - 2^nd generation anticoagulant bait with the active ingredient Bromadiolone.
• Selontra – a non-anticoagulant bait with the active ingredient Cholecalciferol.

When to choose Detex or another non-toxic bait:

Only around homes that have a low rodent population and:

• There is no rodent activity in the monitors.
• The bait is being replaced to due slugs, mold, or old age.
• There is no recent history of rodent re-entry into the home.

When to choose Contrac All-weather Block or similar 2^nd generation anticoagulant:

• There are signs of moderate to heavy rodent activity in or around the building.
• There are dogs in the area where bait is being applied.
• There is a low level of risk to wildlife.

When to choose Selontra or similar cholecalciferol bait:

• There are NO DOGS present in the area (Selontra is extremely toxic to canines).
• There is a heightened level of risk to surrounding wildlife, particularly birds of prey. Selontra is a better choice in areas where birds may consume poisoned rodents.

Servicing exterior rodent monitors:

1. Open the monitor using the corresponding key.
2. Clean out any leaves, bark mulch, or debris so that the station is easily accessible for rodents to enter.
3. Check the rodenticide contained within.
4. Replace the rodenticide if it is old, moldy, partially consumed, or compromised. Review the information above to guide you in choosing the correct rodenticide.
5. If the bait has been consumed entirely, showing a high amount of rodent activity, then you should apply a higher quantity to that station as per the label of the rodenticide being used.
6. If the bait is only partially consumed, replace it with a lesser amount of bait than previously applied. Be sure to place all bait inside plastic bags to reduce spoilage.
7. If there is a box filled with bagged bait that hasn’t had any activity at all, that bait can be switched out for a non-active bait. Bagged bait if still in good condition can be re-applied instead of thrown away.
8. Do Not Leave Chewed Empty Bags Inside The Monitoring Box
9. Make sure that the station is properly numbered, labeled, secured, and in good working order. If it is compromised in any way, then it should be replaced immediately. If you do not have a station to replace it with, then remove the compromise station and make notes to have it replaced during the next visit.
10. Before you leave the area of that station, stand up and perform a quick visual scan to make sure that no tools, rodenticide, or other items are left behind.
11. Make sure to note the amount of bait used per station and the level of rodent activity observed.