rodent bait

JHinCA · #1 09/10/10, 11:36 AM

Hi,

Some years ago I asked on here about rodent bait that was not toxic to any pets or predators that might eat the rat corpses. I think it was Gobugs who told me about Quintox. I just went to the site where I had gotten it to order more and they say the manufacturer no longer makes it.

Any suggestions for a substitute? We have some rats and WAY too many ground squirrels.

Thanks.
Jean

MARYDVM · #2 09/10/10, 09:32 PM

The active ingredient is cholecalciferol, and it is also in Ortho Rat B Gone, and Rampage. One caution - eating the poisoned rats does not harm pets, but dogs that eat the actual bait can die from it.

Callieslamb · #3 09/11/10, 06:34 AM

Thanks! I was concerned about my chickens finding a body and eating it.

Txrider · #4 09/11/10, 08:39 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodenticide

Harry Chickpea · #5 09/11/10, 09:13 AM

Plaster of paris and oatmeal mixed.

JHinCA · #6 09/16/10, 01:03 AM

Thanks for the suggestions.
Jean