Do you remember the house that Jack built? This is the house that Jack built. This is the cat that ate the rat that lived at the house that Jack built. To get to my point, I am trying to save the cat that ate the rat that lived in Jack’s house.
What are rodenticides? Rodenticides are pesticides that kill rodents. Including rats and mice, squirrels and other other rodents. There are 2 classes of rodenticides, and we refer to them as single-dose or multiple-dose. Single dose anticoagulants such as brodifacoum,or bromadiolone are more toxic. One day’s feeding can deliver a toxic dose. Thay are more toxic because they bind more tightly to the enzyme that makes bloodclotting agents. They also interfere with vitamin K. Diphacinone is a multiple dose killer.
When you use a single-dose killer, it can kill the animal that ate it, such as cats, dogs, and birds. When using a multiple dose rodenticide it is less likely to do a secondary kill. Keep all rodenticides out of the reach of children and pets. Because of the flavorings and attractive odors in these products, dogs may dig them up, working hard to get to them. Choose a ready-to-use bait station for your needs around the home. This seems to be pretty complicated and needs to be taken seriously.
We have a cat in the store named Boo. Boo is not much of rat cat, but is loved by everyone. We could not dare to use the single feeding poison around the warehouse, and of course a feed store will have some rodents all year round.
One other way to get rid of rodents is to use the all natural chemicals. I have tried this method and they really do work. Just throw packs around the places needed to bait or use the sprays. I was pretty sure they would not work and was pleased to be proven wrong. Of course, this method is more expensive to use. I think it is well worth it.
I’ve tried to make this as easy to understand as possible. As always please read the label.
(Mitzi Thomas owns Minden Farm & Garden LLC. Watch for her column on Fridays in Webster Parish Journal. Email Mitzi questions at mitzithomas40@yahoo.com.)