Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide - Questions & Answers

The Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide does pose some risk to secondary non target animals should they consume enough rodents that had consumed the bait. If you are looking for a soft bait without any secondary poisoning risks, that would be a product like TakeDown Rodenticide. 

Rodents will have an odor as they decompose no matter what type of rodenticide you use including Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide. 

Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide should be used in tamper resistant stations. 

If the rodents were to consume the Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide it will kill them. Keep in mind, we recommend using Glueboards and traps indoors. Tossing the bait in the attic can attract more insects. It's recommended to use bait in bait stations around the outside of the structure. Please see our Rodent Guide. 

The Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide 4lb bag contains approximately 65 individual packets weighing 28 grams each pouch. 

Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide has a shelf life of roughly 2 years from the manufacturer date and is suggested to be used within 1 year of opening for optimum freshness. 

Yes, the Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide can be used to for rodent control in and around landscape beds, bushes, trees, etc. When baiting outdoors with rodenticides, the manufacturers product label states to use bait in tampe resistant bait stations to keep kids and non target animals such as dogs, cats, and other wildlife from accessing the bait. A very popular bait station is the JT Eaton 902 Top Loader Bait Station as this versatile bait station can be mounted to tree limbs. The tubular shape of the station provides two entry holes for rodents on either side, while the top tube with the secure lid is used to place bait down in the center of the station. 

Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide is only labeled norway rats, roof rats, house mice, deer mice, and meadow voles. This bait is not labeled for squirells and would not be able to use to eradicate them. The only options for squirrels is to trap them or exclude them from the areas. Please read over our Squirrel Management Guide. 

As long as Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide is used correctly per the product label it is safe. 
Please follow all label instructions prior to use. 
IMPORTANT: Do not expose children, pets or other nontarget animals to rodenticides. To help prevent accidents:

1. Store product not in use in a location out of reach of children and pets.
2. Apply bait in locations out of reach of children, pets, domestic animals, and nontarget wildlife, or in tamper-resistant bait stations. These stations must be resistant to destruction by dogs and children under six years of age, and must be used in a manner that prevents such children from reaching into bait compartments and obtaining bait. If bait can be shaken from stations when they are lifted, units must be secured or otherwise immobilizes. Even stronger bait stations are needed in areas open to hoofed livestock, raccoons, bears, other potentially destructive animals, or in areas prone to vandalism.
3. Dispose of product container, unused, spoiled, and unconsumed bait as specified on this label. Note: Bait stations are mandatory for outdoor, above-ground use. Tamper-resistant bait stations must be used if children, pets, non-target mammals, or birds may access the bait.

The active ingredient Chlorophacinone in Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide can take several days and even up to 14 days to kill a rodent. For a fast kill or cleanout bait, we recommend a rodenticide using  the active ingredient Bromethalin that is a single feed rodenticides with a kill time of 1 to 3 days. 

Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide is not labeled for groundhogs.

Please view our Groundhog Products for alternative options such as traps and repellents. 

Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide can be used in and within 100 ft of man made structures in tamper resistant bait stations. For treating around the structure, bait stations should be placed directly against the foundation and spaced 8-12 ft apart for mice and 15-30 ft apart for rats. ng walls,

Please view our Rodent Bait Stations and Treatment Guide for more information. 

For select treatment areas, Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide can be used in areas where rodent activity has identified and show baiting would be accepted by the rodents. These areas include along walls, by gnawed openings, in corners and concealed places, between floors or walls, beside burrows, or in locations where signs of rats, mice, and/or meadow voles* have been observed.

Bait stations are recommended as it helps secure the bait to avoid rodents from running off with the bait and also, to help monitor the rodents feeding activity. Please view our Rodent Treatment Guides for more information. 

Each individual pouch of Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide contains 1 oz. of bait, which means a 4 lb. bag would contain 64 oz. of bait, which is approximately 64 individual bait pouches per bag.

Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide is not labeled for rabbits, nor is it intended to be used to target rabbits. Always use as directed per the the manufacturer's product label for the approved target pests listed. 

For addtional options, view our Rabbit Control Traps and Rabbit Repellents. 

While we generally do not advise baiting indoors for rodents and recommend using traps such as snap traps or glue boards so that you can easily locate and remove any dead rodents, the Flatline Soft Bait Rodenticide can be used indoors as stated on the product label.

If baiting indoors, even with no pets or kids in the home – tamper resistant bait stations should still be used to help secure the rodent bait and help to monitor the treatment process easier. Unsecured bait pouches or bait blox increase the risk of a rodent taking the bait back to the nest which will not allow you to monitor if they are still feeding on the bait or if they are elimianted.

For Mice, the MBS-1 Mouse Bait Stations or the Protecta RTU Mouse Bait Stations would be great options.

Per the Flatline Soft Bait product label, when baiting indoors, determine areas where rodents are most likely to consume bait ats, mice, and/or meadow voles* will most likely find and consume bait. Generally, these are along walls, by gnawed openings, in corners and concealed places, between floors or walls, beside burrows, or in locations where signs of rats, mice, and/or meadow voles* have been observed. Remove as much alternative food as possible. 

View our Mice Treatment Guide for more information.