Rodenticides that Kill

As of 2015, “second generation” (“SGARs”) anticoagulants are no longer sold to consumers over the counter. However, in a giant loophole, pest control companies throughout the U.S. (with the exception of California) can still use these products, so secondary poisoning of wildlife and pets remains an ongoing environmental problem. In California,  AB 1788, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2021, prohibits the use of second generation anticoagulants (with some exceptions, including medical and food production facilities). Please refer to the poisons below and if you see a box that contains “second gen” (aka SGARs), report it to your local county ag commissioner.

A poisoned rodent is a toxic time bomb no matter who poisons it. Please download our brochure for a list of the highly toxic first and second generation anticoagulants that are linked with secondary poisoning and health impacts in wildlife. First generation anticoagulants are still sold over the counter, and they can also cause secondary poisoning of wildlife. Our brochure contains a list of the active ingredients that make up both second and first generation anticoagulants. If a pest control company tells you its product is non-toxic, look to see if it contains any of the ingredients in our brochure–if so, their product is not safe for pets or wildlife.

TYPES OF RODENTICIDES
Compound Compound Type First/Second Gen Cause of Death Time from Ingestion Until Death Authorized Use Brand Names
Diphacinone Anticoagulant First-gen Excessive bleeding 4 days – 2 weeks after beginning to feed on bait Consumer DITRAC All-Weather BLOX; D-Con Bait Station, Ramik Mouser RF Kills Mice, Rodentex, Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait, Ramik, Tomcat, Eratication, JT Eaton Bait Block
Chlorophacinone Anticoagulant First-gen Excessive bleeding 4 days – 2 weeks after beginning to feed on bait Consumer Got Pests, Get Revenge Refillable Mouse Bait Station, Rozol Pocket Gopher Bait, Ratol, Ground Force
Warfarin Anticoagulant First-gen Excessive bleeding 4 days – 2 weeks after beginning to feed on bait Consumer Kaput Rat & Mouse Bait, Rodex 
Brodifacoum Anticoagulant Second-gen Excessive bleeding 4-5 days after single feeding but tends to remain in tissue longer poisoning non-target species who feed on infected rodent Commercial D-Con, Mouser, Ratak, Talon, Final Blox, Havoc
Bromadiolone Anticoagulant Second-gen Excessive bleeding 4-5 days after single feeding but tends to remain in tissue longer poisoning non-target species who feed on infected rodent Commercial Contrac, Maki Mini Bloc, DeciMax
Difenacoum Anticoagulant Second-gen Excessive bleeding 4-5 days after single feeding but tends to remain in tissue longer poisoning non-target species who feed on infected rodent Commercial D-Kill Rat Bait Blocks
Difethialone Anticoagulant Second-gen Excessive bleeding 4-5 days after single feeding but tends to remain in tissue longer poisoning non-target species who feed on infected rodent Commercial First Strike, Hombre 
Bromethalin Nerve toxin   Respiratory distress. 24-48 hours after single feeding Consumer Fastrac, Top Gun, Tomcat Mouse/Rat Killer, Got Pests Get Revenge Disposable Mouse Bait Station, Black Flag Refillable Mouse/Rat Bait Station, Just One Bait Ex Bait Station, Victor V Fast-Kill Bait Station, Assault, CyKill
Cholecalciferol Activated Vitamin D3   Causes a life-threateningly high calcium and phosphorus level in the body, resulting in severe, acute kidney failure, cardiovascular abnormalities, and tissue mineralization 1-3 Days after initial feeding Consumer Terad3 Blox, Selontra Rodent Bait
Zinc Phosphide Inorganic compound   Creates toxic gas in the stomach then crosses into the body’s cells, and stops the cells from producing energy. This causes the cells to die. Zinc phosphide affects all cells, but targets cells in the heart, lungs, and liver. Little tendency for compound to concentrate in living tissue.  15 minutes – 4 hours after consuming lethal dose Consumer Wilco Zinc Phosphide Gopher Bait, ZP Tracking Powder, ZP Mouse, Prozap

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