Mice and rats are considered pests that actively destroy food, animal feed, fruit and vegetable crops in open and protected ground, and grain. To kill animals, rodenticides are used - baits containing poison. Let's look at the effect of Bromadiolone on rodents, its composition and purpose, and use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Composition and release form
Bromadiolone is an active compound in agricultural rodenticides that belongs to the chemical class of blood anticoagulants.The form in which the drugs are produced is varied - concentrate (0.25%), granules (2.5 g per 1 kg), capsules (0.00005%), small sachets, oil concentrate. The products work as an intestinal pesticide.
Principle of operation and purpose of the drug
Bromadiolone, like other blood anticoagulants, does not act immediately after being eaten by animals, but after some time, it takes 1-2 days. The compound in the body of rodents inhibits the production of prothrombin by the liver. The rate of blood clotting decreases, the walls of blood vessels become permeable. Internal bleeding leads to the death of animals after 3-7 days.
Directions for use and dosage
"Bromadiolone" is used in agriculture and private household plots against house mice, voles and gray rats, which harm fruit, vegetable, grain crops, perennial grasses in open ground and in greenhouses. Used to exterminate rodents in utility rooms, warehouses and adjacent areas.
According to the instructions, the use of bait looks like this: the bait is mixed with products attractive to rodents (compound feed, grain, cereals) in a proportion of 20 g per 1 kg. Vegetable oil (3% of the total volume) and sugar (3-10%) are added to the bait, which attract animals even more.
The finished bait is laid out next to rodent passages, near walls in rooms, near partitions in special containers or improvised devices adapted for this purpose: boxes, trays and others. The bait is laid out at a distance of 2-15 m, the distance depends on the number of pests.For mice, the distance between baits should be less than for rats. The rate of use of rodenticide is for poisoning rats - 50-100 g, for mice - 10-25 g. 1-2 days after the first use of Bromadiolone, the portions of the bait are renewed. Then repeat at intervals of 1 week until the entire population can be destroyed.
Safety precautions
Not only are rodents susceptible to bromadiolone, the degree of toxicity to other animals is also high. Violations of dosage and rules of use can easily lead to primary and secondary poisoning of domestic animals (dogs, cats) and birds. “Bromadiolone” is also highly toxic to humans; products containing it belong to hazard classes 1 and 2. This class includes drugs containing very toxic and toxic substances.
Safety precautions for this rodenticide involve working with it in protective clothing and using mandatory equipment - thick gloves, goggles and a respirator. When preparing the bait, you need to make sure that the product does not get on your skin, and you should not touch your face with your hands. It is forbidden to eat or drink while the product is being prepared. After work, wash your face and hands well.
First aid for poisoning
Bromadiolone can have a toxic effect on humans, similar to what it has on rodents. If the substance gets into the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to interrupt work with the rodenticide and try to remove the poison from the body.
At home, you need to take activated carbon (1 g per 1 kg of body weight), wash it down with water and induce vomiting after 5-10 minutes. If signs of poisoning are observed, consult a doctor.
If the substance comes into contact with the skin, wash the area with soapy water.Antidotes for Bromadiolone can be vitamins K1 and K3 (preparations Phytomenadione and Vikasol).
Features and shelf life
Rodenticides containing bromadiolone should be stored in places where animals and children cannot reach. There should be no food, food for people or medicines near them. Do not feed grains or processed products to animals. Make sure that poisoned mice are not eaten by domestic cats, which can become poisoned again.
Store the poison in a closed container, which should have a label with the name. Storage conditions: temperature from -20 °C to +40 °C, dark and dry room. The drugs are stored for 2 years from the date of release. After the end of the storage period, the remains must be disposed of in a place where they cannot be reached by pets and birds.
What can be replaced?
In agriculture, products with bromadiolone are used: “Brom-BD”, “GryzNet-agro”, “Norat”, “Rattidion”, the same drugs can be used on private farms. For household use, sanitary and medical use, you can use the products “Brom-BD”, “Ratinbrom”, “Efa”, “Brommus”, “Bromotsid”, baits “Gryzunit-block”, “Blockade”, “Brom-paste” , “Green House”, “Zookoumarin NEO”, “Rattidion”, “Zernotsin NEO”.
Rodenticides are available in a variety of formulations, which makes them convenient for use.
Rodenticides with bromadiolone destroy species of voles, house mice and rats in areas with agricultural crops, in grain warehouses, and in household premises. Rodents are guaranteed to die within 3-7 days. If there is a large concentration of pests, you will need to repeat the distribution of bait several times. Rodenticides are dangerous not only for mice and rats, but also for many mammals, birds, and can also poison humans.When working with them, you must carefully adhere to safety precautions.
