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  • Asked by Lee
    05/08/2011
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    Do we need to open the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide packets before we put them out?
    Does blue part come out of white pack???
    A
    It is not necessary to open the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide packets. These packets are specially designed to allow the aroma from the bait to escape. Rodents like to gnaw and they will gnaw through the packets.
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    98 of 105 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Elizabeth from Whitinsville Ma
    03/26/2012
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    WillFirst Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide sicken cats and birds that eat mice killed by First Strike?
    Concerned that mice ingesting difethialone in house will die outdoors and be eaten by other animals who might be harmed by First Strike.
    A
    In most cases secondary poisoning is not going to be a problem unless the predatory animal eats many rodents that have succumbed to the effects of the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. The exact amount of mice that must be eaten for the predatory animal to become sick will depend on the size and the health of the animal but usually they would need to consume near their own body weight of bait to get sick.
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  • Asked by Victor from Mesa, Arizona
    04/12/2015
    Q
    how much first strike does a rodent have to eat before it dies?
    A

    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is a 2nd generation anticoagulant rodenticide meaning that rodents are affected or killed after a single feeding of bait. 

    For mice: Apply 1 pack per placement, usually 8 to 12 feet apart. Up to four packs may be needed at points of very high mouse activity. Maintain a constant supply of fresh bait for 15 days or until signs of mouse activity decrease.

    For rats: Apply 12 to 48 packs per placement, usually spaced 15 to 30 feet apart. Maintain a constant supply of fresh bait for 10 days or until signs of rat activity decrease. 

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    47 of 55 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Frank from Chicago, Il
    11/17/2016
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    What happens after a rat or mouse eats the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    A

    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is a second generation anticoagulant bait. So it works on the clotting agents in their blood and causes them to internally bleed to death after ingestion. It can take 3 - 5 days for it to completely take effect. 

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    38 of 43 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Iona from Toronto, Ontario
    04/29/2015
    Q
    How much of the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is dangerous to a 10 lb dog?
    A pest control company put two units in our garden. Our dog picked up the corner of the package they ripped open. It has a tiny amount blue residue in it and I am pretty sure that she didn't chew it. Will this be a problem for her and should we give her something or call the vet?
    A

    In most cases, secondary poisoning is not going to be a problem unless the predatory animal eats many rodents that have succumbed to the effects of the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. The exact amount of mice that must be eaten for the predatory animal to become sick will depend on the size and the health of the animal but usually they would need to consume near their own body weight of bait to get sick. We do recommend that you contact your vet if your dog is sick or shows signs that are abnormal. Please provide the vet with the MSDS for more information.

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    36 of 134 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Deer Park N.y.
    09/24/2013
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    How long does the First Strike Bait stay fresh in the pail and the bait stations?
    A
    First Strike Bait should be applied in a tamper resistant station and changed out every 40-60 days. The container is good for one year from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures.
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  • Asked by Sandra from Chicago, Il
    04/26/2017
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    My 80lb dog ate two pouches of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide, what should I do?
    A

    We recommend contacting your veternarian immediately to discuss the effects your dog may have if they consumed any amount of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide.  

    Product Label WARNING:

    TREATMENT FOR PET POISONING: If animal eats bait, call veterinarian at once.

    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN OR VETERINARIAN: Contains the anticoagulant difethialone. If swallowed, this material may reduce the clotting ability of blood and cause bleeding. For humans or animals ingesting bait and/or showing obvious poisoning symptoms (bleeding or prolonged prothrombin times), give Vitamin K1 intramuscularly or orally. Also for pets, if needed, check prothrombin time every 3 days until values return to normal (up to 30 days). In severe cases, blood transfusions may be needed.

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    24 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jean-jules from Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    04/28/2014
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    What will happen to the body of the rat that died from the First Strike Soft Bait and is stock in the wall
    Will it smell? Will it release Gaz or anything else that can be dangerous to human or pets? I have at list 2 deded rats stock in my walls! Do I absolutely need to open my wall to reach the body of the dead rat or I have the option to securely leave them in the wall? Thank you very much for your quick response. I am very nervous about this situation.
    A
    We do not recommend using rodents poison inside of buildings because of the risk of the rodents dying inside of a wall void or other inaccessibkle areas. The carcass of a dead rodent will be very odorous and should be removed because of the bacteria, virus, or parasites that may be left behind which is not healthy.
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  • Asked by Marsha from Woodstock, Va
    08/10/2013
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    How many First Strike soft bait bags should I put in lg pet-resistant plastic bait stations?
    I have several large black plastic outdoor bait stations (5-sided, with the side against the wall being 12"). I opened it with a Proteca key & found the interior is divided into sections, with a thin aluminum rod laying across a couple of the dividers. What is the purposes of that small rod? In which sections of the base of the bait station do I place the bait? Thanks for your help.
    A
    The rod is for you to thread through the bait so that the bait is held in place so rodents cannot relocate it. We reocmmend you start off putting 3-4 baits per station (on the rod) and then checking the stations after 1 week. If all of the bait is gone you need to use more bait. If there is still a lot of bait left you should use less bait. The amount of bait you need to use will always be based on the rodent population in your area at any given time.
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  • Asked by Larry from Boynton Beach, Florida
    01/17/2015
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    Is there any special handling or precautions needed when baiting the stations
    A
    We would recommend wearing gloves when handling First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. Also, make sure the bait is put in places where it will not be necessarily available for other animals, such as dogs and/or cats.
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    14 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Deaondra from Ideal, Ga
    05/23/2017
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    What happens if you touch First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide with your hands?
    A

    Just touching the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide with your hands will not effect you though it should be avoided.  You would need to wash them well after contact to remove the product before handling food, utensils or other parts of your body.  It is recommended to always wear gloves when handling the bait to avoid contact.

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    13 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by R from Indianapolis, In
    09/28/2011
    Q
    When placed outside, will First Strike kill chipmunks?
    A
    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is not labeled for chipmunks, it has not been tested for chipmunks, and we cannot recommend you use it for this type of application. Since chipmunks are rodents they will most likely die after eating rodenticides. If you decide to use First Strike bait you must place it into tamper resistant bait stations to avoid having non-target animals consume the bait.
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  • Asked by Fred from Los Angeles
    11/20/2013
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    How many ounces are each pack of First Stike Soft Bait?
    A

    Each soft pack placement of First Stike Soft Bait Rodenticide is 10g, so there are approximately 726 pouches per 16 lb pail.

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    13 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by George
    11/03/2018
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    Would First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide be harmful if a 6 pound dog in good health ate three packets of the product?
    A

    We apologize, but we are unable to provide veterinary/medical advice.  If you believe your dog ingested any amount of the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide, you should contact your vet or pet poison control.  

     

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    12 of 28 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Barry from Peru, In
    06/20/2017
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    What are the ingredients in First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    I need info for vet because my cat ate some.
    A

    The active ingredient in First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is difethialone. Here is the SDS for more information. 

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    11 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kisha from Washington Dc
    01/03/2020
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    My dog had a dead mouse in his mouth for like a couple of seconds. The mice ate First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. Will my dog be okay?
    A

    In most cases secondary poisoning is not going to be a problem unless the predatory animal eats many rodents that have succumbed to the effects of the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. The exact amount of mice that must be eaten for the predatory animal to become sick will depend on the size and the health of the animal but usually they would need to consume near their own body weight of bait to get sick.

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    9 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jessica from Baltimore
    06/06/2018
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    What are symptoms of poisoning if my cat were to have ingested some First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    A

    According to the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide product label, “if animal eats bait, call veterinarian at once.” Symptoms of toxicity include lethargy, loss of appetite, reduced clotting ability of blood, and bleeding. 

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    7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeff
    02/15/2018
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    What is the lethal dose for the active ingredient in First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    How many grams does a mouse need to consume in a single feeding?
    A

    The active ingredient Difethialone in First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is classified as highly toxic by oral consumption. It is a single feed anticoagulant that stops blood clotting, and one day’s feeding can deliver a lethal and toxic dose. You can view more details on the SDS here.

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    7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Madelyn from East Orange, Nj
    12/09/2019
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    If a cat eats one pack of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide, would it be bad? Could the cat die?
    A

    We recommend contacting your veternarian immediately to discuss the effects your cat may have if he/she consumed any amount of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide.

    Product Label WARNING:

    TREATMENT FOR PET POISONING: If animal eats bait, call veterinarian at once.

    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN OR VETERINARIAN: Contains the anticoagulant difethialone. If swallowed, this material may reduce the clotting ability of blood and cause bleeding. For humans or animals ingesting bait and/or showing obvious poisoning symptoms (bleeding or prolonged prothrombin times), give Vitamin K1 intramuscularly or orally. Also for pets, if needed, check prothrombin time every 3 days until values return to normal (up to 30 days). In severe cases, blood transfusions may be needed.

    Here is the SDS for more information. Please provide all of this information to your vet as soon as possible.

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ronald from Mclean
    01/31/2018
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    How long does First Strike remain chemically potent in an animal killed by it?
    A

    As far as kill time, the manufacturer reminds us that First Strike is an anticoagulant, so it is designed for continuous feeding.  A rodent will get a lethal dose (approximately 4 grams is a lethal dose) on Day 1 but anticoagulants are designed for a rodent to feed day 1, day 2, and day 3 before mortality. If the rodent only eats First Strike on day 1 and no other day, then 50% of the product is out of its system on day 2. There are variables that would play a role in this situation.

    If your question is in reference to secondary poisoning, please remember that the probability of it with an anticoagulant is extremely unlikely. A rat can consume 20-25 grams of bait in a day, a mouse 5-10 grams. The rat or mouse will die in approximately 3-5 days, during which time it will have excreted up to 50% of the active ingredient. Keep in mind as well that most pets will play with the dead rodent rather than eat it, but if they do, it will take a large quantity of dead rodents to be lethal, depending on the animal's weight. Please remember that the dead rodents should be picked up and disposed of, preferably daily. The probability of getting a disease from a dead or dying rodents probably exceeds the likelihood of getting sick from any residual active ingredient in the baits.

    If you need more technical information please contact the manufacturer, Lipha Tech at 1-888-331-7900

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