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  • Asked by Alex from Cincinnati
    03/14/2015
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    If I get Contrac Blox, can u tell me if the mice or rats will die in walls or will they go outside to die?
    I live in an apartment and would like to know what I'm facing here. Place is infested!
    A
    Rodents that eat the ContracBlox will not neccessarily go outside to die. There is a high possibility they will die indoors and then you will be dealing with a very foul odor for atleast a few weeks. We would recommend trapping rodents indoors using snap traps or glueboards. Trapping eliminates odor problems by allowing you to dispose of the carcass. Please read over our article regarding eliminating rodents indoors.
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  • Asked by David
    09/30/2014
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    Insects eating Contrac Blox Rodenticide
    I have Contrac Blox Rodenticide inside Protecta Evo Ambush bait stations, and it appears that insects are eating the bait. I put these out last year, and I didn't notice any signs of insects eating the bait at that time (I change the bait every 4 months). Recently, all of the bait was gone, and I replaced it and rechecked the next week to find them covered in insects. Any ideas/suggestions?
    A
    Insects are trying to fatten up for the winter. It is not uncommon for insects to be more attracted to rodent bait like Contrac. We recommend to sprinkle Niban Bait around the outside perimeter of the bait station to keep the insects out.
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  • Asked by Mika from Monroe La
    01/04/2013
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    Is it safe to place this product inside floor vents? (I saw a mouse go through my floor vent)
    I killed a mouse and two weeks later I saw another one. The area where I stay was once a wooded area and they built townhouse. Please help because I hear noises in the floor vents!!!!
    A
    You cannot place the Contrac inside the vents. You can place the Contrac inside tamper resistant bait stations near the vents and in places where you have noticed activity. The mice and or rats must come out of the vents to get food so they will eventually find the bait. The alternative would be to use snap traps or glue boards in areas where you have noticed activity. By using snap traps and or glue boards you will know exactly where the rodent has died and make removal easy.
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  • Asked by Neil from Nyc
    12/11/2011
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    How long does it take a rodent to die after consuming Contrac Blox?
    I live in a row how with a 1st floor extension (slab on grade), and I thought I had a rat problem, Used Contrac in the Basement, and I baited the ceiling by wire stringing 3 blocks and letting a length of wire hang from the ceiling. Every day, I would check to see if the wire moved. Recently, I noticed that the wire moved about 8 inches into the ceiling and then I heard subsequent scratching later in the day. Now, I keep baiting the ceiling and I keep seeing the wire moving! (It's been about 3 days). I hope it's only one rodent as I heard scratching only in one specific place. Questions. 1. Do rats stop and gnaw or do they drag the food back? I had 3 blocks wired in series and now I can't even see them in the ceiling in the hole that was made. 2. How long does it take for rodent to die? I know that it depends on ingestion, but, if a rodent takes a bite of the bait, will it die eventually? It's been driving me crazy! I will have to eventually crack the ceiling open and look for points of entry, as it is a point of curiosity. It has just turned really cold as well. Any suggestions?
    A
    After eating a lethal dose of Contrac Blox it can take 3-7 days for a rodent to die. Rodents will sit and gnaw the bait if it is held in place so that they cannot simply carry it away. If the bait is not secured there is a good chance the rodents will carry it back to their nesting area. We recommend you read our articles How to get rid of Roof Rats and also How to rodent proof your home. Because you live in a row house we also recommend speaking to your neighbors and sharing this information. Without their cooperation you may not be able to control the rodent population around your home.
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  • Asked by Eric
    02/21/2011
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    Will Contrac Blox be effective on gophers?
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    Unfortunately, because Contrac Blox are not labeled for gophers we cannot recommend that you use this product for this pest. The only baits that we have for gophers of any kind are ZP Rodent Bait and Hi Yield Mole and Gopher bait. They are actually lableled only for 'pocket gohpers'.
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  • Asked by Seth
    11/30/2010
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    How long does the uneaten Contrac Blox last outdoors?
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    When please in Contrac Blox a tamper resistant bait station, it will be kept out of direct sunlight and out of the rain. Lots of rain or extreme heat will cause the bait to deteriorate faster than cool dry weather. Basically, bait that is placed into a station should be inspected every week or every other week It should be replaced if it is moldy, melted, sour or infested with insects.
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  • Asked by Grante
    05/26/2010
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    Does the Protecta RTU Mouse bait stations come with the bait?
    A
    No, none of the rodent bait stations come with bait included.  Our most popular bait is Contrac Blox.  We do sell the bait in 4lb and 18lb pails. 
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  • Asked by Eve from Forestville,ca.
    02/18/2012
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    secondary poisoning concern with wildlife & contrac blox.Also, how effective in killing voles?
    I garden near wildlife habitat & considering using contrac blox for dusky footed wood rats & for a vole population explosion-which can be very destructive to all sorts of plantings.What about birds of prey,snakes,foxes,etc.-if they eat a recently poisoned rodent?How effective is it for voles?
    A
    Contrac Blox is not labeled for voles or for dusky footed wood rats. Contract Blox is only labeled for Norway Rats, Roof Rats and House Mice. Also due to the new EPA regulations, when used outdoors rodenticides can only be used immediately adjacent to or within 20 ft of a structure and the bait must be contained in tamper resistant bait stations. There is a chance of secondary poisoning if an animal eats a rodent that has been killed by rodenticide. Terad3 rodenticide is usually used in areas where secondary poisoning is a concern because it has a reduced risk of secondary poisoning. No matter what bait you choose you will still need to remove and dispose of any carcass you find to help eliminate the risk of secondary poisonings. You should know that most products that were labeled for voles have now been removed from the market by the EPA. In most cases it is recommended that you use old fashioned wooden snap traps placed directly in the voles travel paths to help reduce vole numbers.
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  • Asked by David from Bronx,ny
    09/27/2013
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    Should I use peanut butter with Contrac Blox Rodenticide?
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    You do not have to us peanut butter with Contrac Blox. Contrac Blox contains its own food scents that attract rats and mice.
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  • Asked by David from Bronx,ny
    09/27/2013
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    Does the Contrac Blox Rodenticide stop reproduction of mice?
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    The Contrac Blox does not stop the reproduction of rodents.  Contrac Blox is an anti-coagulant which means once the mice eat this product they begin to bleed to death from the inside.  The mice first become sick, and then grow tired and weak and pass in their sleep.  It can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days depending on how much the mice have eaten.  They do not need water for the product to work.
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  • Asked by David from Bronx,ny
    09/27/2013
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    Can this product be used outdoors?
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    Contrac can be applied outdoors if applied in a bait station for rats or mice.
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  • Asked by David from Bronx,ny
    09/27/2013
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    Where should I store the remaining Contrac Blox?
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    You should store Contrac Blox in a cool, dry environment to keep them fresh longer.
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  • Asked by Mike from Caseyville Il
    10/19/2015
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    I understand Contract bait is now labeled for voles. What is the best exterior protocol?
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    To our knowledge Contrac Blox are not labeled for Voles. Kaput Combo Mini Blox is labeled to be used for voles and would be a better option when used in bait stations. Voles: Place 1 block in each bait station. Situate bait stations near runways, burrow opening or plants that voles have been damaging. Check placements daily. Maintain a fresh bait supply for 15 days. 

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  • Asked by Carole from Fair Lawn, Nj
    08/08/2015
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    Can Contrac Blox Rodenticide be used to kill chipmunks?
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    Contrac Blox Rodenticide is not labeled to treat for chipmunks we cannot recommend it. Please visit our Chipmunk control page. 

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  • Asked by Dave from Calgary
    12/29/2016
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    How come the mice are not eating the Contrac Blox?
    I'm in pest control and have went back to this job numerous times they have no food laying around and there is no feeding on the contrac blox I'm stumped they won't even go for snap traps...
    A

    There are many reasons why rodents may not be attracted to a bait such as Contrac Blox. One very common reason is that the bait is not fresh; baits should be used within 1 year of opening, and stations should be changed every 30 days for the best acceptance. You should also be sure to wear gloves when servicing bait stations and handling rodenticides. This not only protects the person handling the bait and stations from contaminants and possible disease, but it also keeps human scent and oils off the bait so as not to deter the rodents from it.

    It can be difficult to locate competing food sources. Mice will travel up to about 10-20 feet for food from their nesting site, while rats will travel much farther, 50-100 feet from their nesting site. Bait placements should be close enough together to allow easy access to the bait. Keep in mind also that if this is a service call, then you have not been there to monitor the sanitation all the time, so there could be trash or other food sources that have been left out. All food storage areas, food containers, areas around applicances, and trash receptacles should be checked for rodent activity.

    If you have used fresh bait multiple times and are unable to locate and competing food sources but still see new rodent activity, then you may want to consider using a different bait. Just like people, rodents can prefer one food over another. Soft Baits such as First Strike have very high palatability and are great to rotate with something like Contrac. 

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  • Asked by Dennis from Palm Beach, Fl
    04/05/2017
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    Is Contrac toxic to opossums?
    I have a Bucket of Contrac that has been very effective with the rats. Recently, a possum has been breaking into the bait stations and stealing the bait. Will this harm the possum? This is a big problem for me because I have to clean up his crumbs so that other animals (chickens) don't get into them.
    A

    Contrac Blox Rodenticide is not labeled for possums but if they were to eat enough of it it could harm them.  It doesn't sound like your stations are secure at all to the ground or to some other structure.  You can use liquid nails and affix the station on a 1 x 1 foot paver you can buy from home depot.  This well prevent them from being moved.  Also, if you make sure the bait is secured on the rods, and the station is secure, it should prevent the possum from being able to work the bait free from the rods.

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  • Asked by Rene from Waco Tx
    07/25/2014
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    Can Contrac blox kill roaches
    i have baited my whole residence with these blox i cannot say for sure if the mice are eating it but the roaches sure eating it and i am wondering if they can die from this.
    A
    Contrac Blox Rodenticide uses human food grade attractants. There is potential for roaches to be attracted to the sent. Yes, they could harmed from eating the poison. To treat for roaches, we recommend to use one of our Roach Control Kits.
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  • Asked by Karen from Stanwood, Wa
    09/02/2019
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    Will Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide attract squirrels?
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    Contrac Blox Rodenticide should be applied in tamper-resistant stations to prevent non-target animals and children from accessing the bait inside. Although this product is only labeled for rats and mice, it is possible that a squirrel could be attracted to the bait matrix for consumption since squirrels are in the same family as rats/mice. 

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  • Asked by Dave from Nc
    07/19/2013
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    Does Contrac Blox Attract Mice?
    Mice got inside our heat pump outside and did some damage. If I place a bait stations around the heat pump, will the Contrac Blox odor attract mice to the bait station and the heat pump? Thanks.
    A
    Yes, the mice and rodents in the area will be attracted to the Contrac Blox as they are made of a variety of very attractive food based ingredients for the rodents to want to feed on. Any rodents looking for a food source would want to go to the bait in the stations. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Carl from Tx
    08/27/2016
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    How many blocks are in the 18 lb buckets of Contrac?
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    There are approximately 288 blocks of Contrac Blox in the 18 lb pail.

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