Bait Blox or Soft Bait should be stored at room temperature and replaced every 40-60 days in the bait stations because it contains food based ingredients. The bait could mold or sour in the hot or cold months (should be replaced every 30 days during the summer and winter) and may be less palatable to the rodents. 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 from hard to soft baits or vice versa.
Rats that consume and are eradicated by First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide will have an odor when decomposing.
First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is has a 1 year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures.
We are unaware of any changes in the label for the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. Our records show that the last updated information for the label and SDS was July 2016.
While First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide could potentially kill pack rats (woodrats) if they ingested it, this bait is only labeled for use against Norway Rats, Roof Rats, and house mice. A great bait for woodrats which can also be used for burrow baiting is Contrac Bulk Pellets. Be sure to follow the label directions for safe and effective use.
