Talpirid Mole Bait Rodenticide - Questions & Answers

Talpirid Mole Bait, when used directed on the product label, will be applied to areas that will for the most part be inaccessible to non-target animals. In most cases, moles that consume the bait will die under ground in their tunnels eliminating the worry that cats or other predatory animals will eat the carcass. Most well fed pets such as cats do not consume dead animals that they find, instead they tend to "play" with it. An animal the size of a cat would have to consume many dead moles for there to be any concern of secondary poisoning. 

Talpirid Mole Bait has a shelf life of two years if unopened and has not been exposed to extreme temperatures. Once the package is open, the Talpirid Mole Bait has a shelf life of 30-60 days. Once the bait has been applied in the ground, it biodegrades in 10-14 days.

Moles do not hibernate during the winter and you may find a lot of damage to your yard if you put off eliminating them now while they are still active. We recommend getting rid of moles whenever you see activity on your property.

You will need to bait every 5 to 10 feet of each active subsurface runway. With Mole bait the amount of tunnels will be what determines how much bait you will require. Most folks need about 10-20 worms per treatment depending on the number of tunnels/moles present. Each box of Talprid comes with 20 worms.

Bromethalin is the active ingredient in many rodent control products. Without knowing the specific product you are requesting information on we can only give you general answers. Bromethalin does not move through the soil and is not taken up systemically into plants. Bromethalin products cannot be used in a vegetable garden but instead should be used around the outside perimeter of the garden for mole/gopher control. Talpirid is the only Bromethalin product that we carry that is labeled for mole control and it will only last for about 14 days when used as directed on the product label.

Talpirid BAIT  will be good in the soil for about 7 days. 

Talpirid, when used directed on the product label, will be applied to areas that will for the most part be inaccessible to non-target animals.  It will be poisonous to them if they do directly ingest the bait though and there is no antidote if this occurs.

There are many different ways to treat for moles. Please check out our Mole Control Page. One of the more effective means of mole control is using Talpirid Bait. One Talprid mole bait worm contains a lethal dose and can kill in 24 hours. 

When you have mold activity in your yard it can in part be due to a plentiful food supply. Moles will feed on grubs, worms and other similar insects living in your turf. Many people in conjunction with using products designed to either trap, kill, or repel moles, will use a product like Dylox to kill the grubs and insects the moles are feeding on. By removing their food source it helps deter them from your yard. For full information on how to eradicate moles from your residence, see our section on Mole Control.

Talpirid Bait is safe for pets if used as directed. There is no odor that would cause them to dig them up. In most cases, the moles that consume the bait will die under ground in their tunnels eliminating the worry that animals or other predatory animals will eat the carcasses.

The Talpirid Mole Bait is meant to be used whole. We do not recommend cutting the worms into pieces because you may wind up cutting the bait into pieces that are not large enough to deliver a fatal dose of the poison to the moles. As long as the tunnels are active and you are following the Talpirid product label instructions you should have success getting rid of the moles with this product.

This will depend entirely on how many moles you have on your property. Most customers with a light-medium infestation start with one Talpirid BAIT box, customers with a heavy infestation usually purchase two boxes.

There is not an antidote for the Talpirid Mole Bait.

To remove the Talpirid Mole Bait from the bait tray, you must wear gloves and simply peel the bait worm up. 

Talpirid BAIT will remain effective, even in rainy conditions for at least 30 days.  Also, this product should be placed in the ground in an active run so it should not be exposed to direct moisture from rain.

Talpirid Mole Bait is not labeled for the treatment of voles.  However, we do sell other products for vole control.  

Talpirid Bait should not be applied or stored in exreme temperatures. You will want to observe the areas of dirt that appears to be the active tunnel. You then can apply the Talpirid Bait with gloved hands into active areas. Per the manufacturer, 'Use your finger, small wooden dowel or a narrow rod to puncture a hole in the top of subsurface runways. Be careful not to crush runways. Mark opened runways and revisit them 48 to 72 hours later. Runways that have had holes resealed wihin 72 hours should be baited.

Talpirid Mole Bait is one of our best sellers for mole control in your lawn. It is a worm shaped mole bait that mimics the mole's natural food. To achieve maximum effect, Talpirid Mole Bait should only be placed in areas used habitually by moles for feeding.  There is no specific shape of rod end if needed to puncture. Try to leave the area undisturbed as possible. Five (5) to 7 days after bait application, check for mole activity using the same procedure for determining initial activity. Return 48 to 72 hours later and retreat all active runs. 1 Talpirid box (20 worms) is enough for two typical treatments Bait in unopened sealed box will last up to 1 year in controlled environment. Once opened, use within 15 days.

There are different ways you can treat moles vs voles. We recommend to first pin down if indeed this rodent is either a mole or vole.  Please see our Vole control page and Mole Control Page once the rodent has been determined we can make an accurate recommendation for you.

We do not sell Lesco brand products, however insecticides aren't useful unless you are treating for grubs or another Mole food source. We would recommend to use Talpirid Bait to use directly into active Mole tunnels. Read our Mole Treatment Guide for further information.

The Talpirid Mole Bait is meant to be used whole. We do not recommend cutting the worms into pieces because you may wind up cutting the bait into pieces that are not large enough to deliver a fatal dose of the poison to the moles. As long as the tunnels are active and you are following the Talpirid product label instructions, you should have success getting rid of the moles with this product.