A1 Pest Control Seven Hills

Cockroaches, ants, spiders and Rodents

After some investigation regarding the type of bait used by the previous firm and how much rodent bait was taken, we re-filled the stations with Selontra rodent bait.

This bait is very child and pet friendly, so it was a natural choice.

Selontra (active ingredient: cholecalciferol) is a rodenticide used to control rodents like rats and mice. It works by disrupting the rodents’ calcium balance and ultimately leading to hypercalcemia, which is a condition of elevated calcium levels in their blood. This imbalance affects their organs, particularly the kidneys and heart, leading to rodent mortality.

Here’s how Selontra rodent bait works:

Ingestion: Rodents consume the bait, either in pellet or block form, as a food source.

Activation: After ingestion, the cholecalciferol in Selontra becomes activated in the rodent’s liver, converting it into calcitriol, a highly active form of vitamin D3.

Calcium absorption: Calcitriol increases the absorption of calcium from the rodent’s gastrointestinal tract.

Calcium deposition: Excessive calcium is deposited in soft tissues, especially the kidneys and heart, leading to organ damage and dysfunction.

Toxicity: The accumulation of calcium in the organs results in hypercalcemia, which is fatal to rodents.

As for its safety for children and pets, Selontra is designed to be less toxic to non-target animals like humans and pets when used according to label instructions. Here’s a tamper proof rodent box

and why it is considered safer:

Lower toxicity to mammals: Cholecalciferol-based rodenticides like Selontra are generally less toxic to mammals, including humans and pets, compared to some older rodenticide formulations like anticoagulants.

Reduced risk of secondary poisoning: Cholecalciferol does not pose as high a risk of secondary poisoning as anticoagulant rodenticides do.

Secondary poisoning occurs when a predator or scavenger consumes a rodent that has ingested poison.

Most important it has a bittering agent added to it.

Bittering agent: Selontra bait formulations often include a bittering agent to deter accidental ingestion by children or pets. The bitter taste makes it less likely that a child or pet will consume a lethal dose.

However, no rodenticide is completely risk-free, and precautions should always be taken when using them.

To ensure safety:

1. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the bait as directed.
2. Place bait in tamper-resistant bait stations to prevent direct access to the bait.
3. Keep bait stations out of reach of children and pets.
4. Regularly inspect and maintain bait stations to ensure they are functioning correctly.
5. Dispose of dead rodents properly to prevent exposure to pets or wildlife.
6. If accidental ingestion or exposure occurs, seek immediate medical or veterinary attention.

Video Transcript: “So the lady at Seven Hills was complaining about her guava fruit being eaten and we’ve just restocked the rodent bait stations from the old Pest Control service she was using and now we’re doing our own rodent control with our own boxes. 

So if you need rodent control in Seven Hills please give me a call Bruce from A1 Pest Control Seven Hills”