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  • Asked by Craig from Attleboro,ma
    02/27/2025
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    Can I use First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide in zoos?
    A

    We recommend that you consult the approved list of rodenticides from your board prior to utilizing First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide in a zoo.

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  • Asked by Gregory from Bethpage, Ny
    07/19/2022
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    Rodents emptied 5 of my 6 bait stations with 24 packets of first strike rodenticide in each station in 1 week!
    No dead rats visible just alot of empty white wrappers. Bait stations were sometimes flipped over even with a log on top. Am I waisting my money? That seems like alot of bait to be consumed and nothing seems to be happening? Is it normal for the bait stations to be flipped over and empty (always locked)
    A
    If rodent populations are high (there are always a lot more than you may expect to be around) then consuming that much bait in a week is absolutely realistic, and some customers have to bait like that weekly for a few months to get the overall populations around the home/area under control. The stations being flipped however isn't something typically seen with rodent use; Do you live in an area with wild animals such as raccoons, bear, etc? You may want to use some quick adhesive and a brick paver from a hardware store to attach to the bottom of the station to help weigh it down and reduce the chances of it getting flipped as well. Was the soft bait pushed down over the bait rods in the station to secure them? Or was it placed loose in the station? Are there signs of rodent droppings or urine in or around the stations? 
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  • Asked by Adriana from Carson, Ca
    06/28/2021
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    My 10 pond dog ate a tad bit of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide
    Will my pet die? What can I do? I didn't notice until 5 hours later. Please help me
    A

    We recommend contacting your veterinarian 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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  • Asked by Bri from Doniphan Nb
    05/26/2021
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    If two of my cats ate some of the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide, but only a little, would it still be bad?
    They ate only a little bit of the corner
    A

    We recommend contacting your veternarian immediately to discuss the effects your cat 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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  • Asked by Tony from Boston
    05/03/2021
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    Some people said only a rat dead body smelt after killing by First Strike but a dead mouse won't, why?
    A

    We aren’t sure where you have seen this information. All decaying carcasses will smell though a rat is much larger than a mouse so the odor will be stronger and last longer if a rat dies.  For this reason we do not recommend baiting inside with rodenticides like First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide as you cannot control where a rodent is going to die.  For rodents inside it is best to use snap traps and glueboards so you can control where they are going to die.  You should also seal up all cracks and crevices outside that are allowing them access to inside.

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  • 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 Chris from Orlando, Fl
    12/22/2019
    Q
    Does First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide mold less than the bait blox?
    I have had problems in Florida with the regular bait green blocks put into above ground bait traps outside getting mold on them within 2 weeks and than the food becomes unattractive and i have to discard.
    A

    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. 

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  • 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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  • Asked by Roberto from Bx. N.y.
    11/12/2019
    Q
    How does First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide work?
    Is it an anti coagulant, will there be odor?
    A

    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is an anticoagulant and the SDS describes the odor as a raw grain odor.  

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Hilary from Los Angeles, Ca
    07/25/2019
    Q
    I keep finding First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide outside of my bait stations. What should I do?
    I have several secure bait stations, but keep finding the blue crumbles outside on my patio and I have a toddler and a baby! It's really stressing me out because it looks like Play-dough.
    A

    We can understand your concern.  The First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide should be replaced before it gets to be small pieces to prevent rodents from removing it from the station and you finding it in other areas.  Another option would be to switch to a bait block such as Ditrac.

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  • Asked by Rick from Las Vegas, Nv
    12/15/2018
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    Is First Strike a generation 2 bait (with vitamin K1 antidote) or generation 3?
    A

    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is a second generation anticoagulant bait. 

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by George from Yonkers
    11/27/2018
    Q
    Can First Strike Soft Bait be used in a restaurant?
    A

    First Strike can be used in secured bait stations like the Sidekick Bait Station outside the restaurant to control rodents before they get in and to cut down on the overall numbers outside the establishment.  Baiting indoors is not recommended.  Snap traps and glue traps should be used in various places inside the restaurant where rodent activity has been found and placed in discreet, out of reach areas away from the public and any food prep surfaces. Keep in mind you need to secure the restaurant as much as possible to prevent more rodents from gaining access to the building by sealing up any holes and gaps around pipes, windows, doors, and rooflines where they could enter with exclusion materials. If you have a dumpster/trash recepticle behind the restaurant or nearby you will want to keep it as clean and picked up around it as possible to further reduce the attraction of the rodents to the general area. 

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  • Asked by Bill
    11/19/2018
    Q
    Can mice move First Strike Soft Bait packets?
    A

    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide must be used inside of tamper-resistant bait stations, preferably outdoors.  The bait packets should not be loosely thrown around inside of a home or commercial establishment.  Mice and rodents can move the packets when used in this manner, and you cannot gauge if the bait is actually being consumed or not.  Please refer to our Mouse Guide for other helpful tips and tricks on how to eradicate an infestation. 

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    2 of 3 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 Lorraine from Rochester
    08/05/2018
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    Do you dissolve the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide packets in water?
    A

    No, a soft bait like First Strike is ready to use from the pail: you do not dissolve it in water. We recommend that you apply the First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide with gloved hands in tamper resistant stations to protect it from the elements and non-target animals.

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tara from Birmingham, Al
    06/22/2018
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    Will the rat smell once it dies after eating First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    A

    Rats that consume and are eradicated by First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide will have an odor when decomposing.

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  • Asked by Richard from Tucson, Az
    06/15/2018
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    What is comparable to First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    A

    Please click here for products with the same active ingredient as First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide. 

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michael from Lynnfield
    06/11/2018
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    What is the shelf life of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    A

    The container of First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is good for one year from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature. 

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    2 of 5 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 Dewey from Saucier, Ms
    06/06/2018
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    What is the use by date for First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide?
    A

    First Strike Soft Bait Rodenticide is has a 1 year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. 

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