The risk of secondary poisoning with Contrac Blox is very minimal. A rodent only consumes a very small amount of bait at a time and passes it very quickly only keeping a smaller amount in their liver until they succumb to the effects of the bait. A dog would have to actually eat 20-30 rodents that have consumed the bait for it to have an effect. In most cases, well-fed domesticated animals will not actually eat a mouse or a rat that they come across. Instead, they will play with it, chew i,t and then leave it behind.
While we typically tell folks not to bait indoors, it sounds like you will need to continue to do so. Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide is a great bait, but you may need something that has a faster knockdown. We would recommend Fastrac to wipe out the current population. Fastrac Blox offers a lethal dose of active ingredient bromethalin in a single feeding, with the first dead rodents appearing in one or two days after bait consumption. Please also take the time to read over our mouse guide to learn more.
Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide is not labeled to be used directly in burrows. It should only be used in tamper resistant bait stations placed in runways, near burrow entrys etc within 100 feet of structures.
Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide would not be used in the oven at all. Itcan be used indoors but it is not recommended as they can die anywhere inside the home & you will not get rid of the smell till the body is found & removed. If they are inside your oven, you will need to take it apart to remove the body/bodies. Indoors we only recommend using snap traps & glue boards as it will hold the body till you can remove it
The active ingredient will work as long as the shelf life. The Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide contains food-based ingredients to attract the rodents which is why they will still possibly want to eat the product.
Contrac Blox can be toxic to animals if enough is consumed, although an antidote, Vitamin K1 is readily available from your vet. If you believe your pet consumed any amount of this product, it is important to contact your vet or pet poison control as soon as possible.
Control may be tough given that the neighbor is providing them with everything they need to live including food and harborage. It is possible the rats may ignore bait since they have an alternate food source. The fastest working bait for a good wipeout is Fastrac. You could then use Contrac blox for maintenance.
We recommend that you call your veterinarian immediately. We have linked the Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide product label and the Contrac Blox MSDS for you in our answer so that you may print them out and provide them to your vet.
Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide would not release any type of fume or gas if it contacts water. Water would just cause the product to be unattractive to rodents as it could mold and sour due to exposure. It 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. Rodents are attracted to areas of moisture/areas of water.
Unfortunately, neither the Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide or DeTour Gel for Rodents would be recommended to treat for opossums on the property. Contrac All Weather Blox are only labeled for Norway Rats, Roof Rats, House Mice, Meadow Voles and DeTour Gel for Rodents is intended for rats only, there is no documentation showing effectiveness of these products on other animals such as opossums.
Please take a moment to review our Opossum Removal Guide here for more information and helpful tips.
Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide is required by law to only be used in tamper-resistant bait stations within 100 feet of structures and as directed on the product label. It cannot be just hung/placed out in the open or around edible trees. The fruit is going to attract the rats first as it is a known food source, to eliminate rats in the area it's really best to pick up any dropped fruit as often as possible to remove their food source.
Each 4 lb. pail of Contrac All-Weather Blox Rodenticide contains approx. 64 blox
Contrac is a block rodenticide that does not release any vapors, even when wet. We do want to advise that we do not recommend baiting for rodents indoors and would suggest using snaptraps or glueboards.
Rodenticides should always be used in tamper resistant bait stations to secure the rodent bait and protect the bait from weather elements as well as non target animals and children. Bait stations should be placed against the foundation of the home every 10-15 ft.
Please view our Rodent Treatment Guide and our Rodent Baiting Article for more information.