Terad3 Blox Rodenticide - Questions & Answers

The Terad3 Blox should be placed in tamper resistant bait stations within 50 ft of the building. The best way to get rid of the rodents that are already in your cottage is to trap them with snap traps, glue boards and/or live catch traps. We do not recommend using poison baits indoors because after the mice/rats eat the bait they may go into an inaccessible area to die causing a terrible odor and possibly even a secondary insect infestation (it is a myth that there is a poison bait that will cause the mice/rats to dry out and not smell or to leave the house in search of water). It is important that you place the traps directly in the mice/rats travel path and bait them with an attractive bait such as nuts, dog kibble, canned tuna or peanut butter. Be patient, it could take several days or even a couple of weeks before the mice/rats are comfortable enough with the traps to approach them and be captured. After you have eliminated your current infestation, you must take the time to exclude rodents from entering your home in the future. Please take a few moments to read our article: How to Rodent Proof Your Home.

No  Terad3 Blox is not labeled for voles. It is only labeled for Norway Rats, Roof Rats, and House Mice. We do have other products, such as Contrac Blox, that are labeled to eliminate voles. The active ingredient in it is Bromadiolone. 

When using a bait like Terad3 Blox, you do need to be sure that there are no other food sources around that may compete with the bait.  This includes outdoor pet food being left out, bird feeders, etc. The bait should be applied in tamper-resistant bait stations, and you should keep in mind that it will take time for the rats to locate and go to the bait, as they can be wary of anything new in their environment.  You may want to take a look at this rodent baiting article for more information on implementing a successful baiting program.  

Bait should always be kept out of reach of children, pets and non target animals and has low toxicity to predatory birds. Animals normally have to eat their body weight or more in order to become poisoned. If you do suspect your pet has been poisoned by Terad3, you will need to contact your vet as soon as possible.

Terad3 Blox are not labeled for rabbits.  Rabbits are beneficial animals and there are no baits or poisons on the market for killing them. Rodenticides are not for rabbits and should only be used in tamper resistant bait boxes in areas where rats, mice, or voles are an issue around the structure of a building or home. If you have trouble with rabbits on your property your best approach would be to use an Easy Release Trap and remove them from the yard and release them in a wooded area down the road. You can also consult with your local wildlife and animal control programs for tips on reducing rabbit numbers around your home. 

All of the pelleted rodent bait does have a chance of secondary poisoning. Terad3 is known to have a reduced risk of secondary poisoning but it it not available in packets, only loose pellets and bait blox. Contrac Rodent Place Paks would be the next best option. Cats and dogs would just about have to eat their body weight in bait to receive a lethal dose of the bait. Most cats and dogs are well fed and don't actually eat the rodents they catch. Usually they just chew on them a bit and then leave them alone. Usually rodents will only have a small amount of bait in their bodies at a time, not enough to cause any issues with cats or dogs. We would also like you to know that all bait is now labeled to be used in tamper resistant bait stations and is not allowed to be thrown out into places like crawl spaces or attics. This is due to new EPA regulations that were put into effect June of 2011.

The true amount needed for an effective kill will of course depend on size of the rodent, current health of the rodent, and population of the rodents in the area.  .25 tsp may be enough for a younger rodent feeding on the bait. You should always keep enough (Terad3 )bait in the station for the population that is present. They may eat very little one night, and a lot the next night, so it is important to keep an eye on the bait.  Also, you want to make sure there is not some other food source out that is more attractive to them than the bait blox. Little competition of food will make the blox more attractive and more effective. 

Terad3 Blox has a Stop-Feed action and rodents die within 1-3 days after consumption of a lethal dose. The amount required for a lethal dose will be dependent on the specific rodent’s size and health.

We do not know the reasoning behind why the manufacturer discontinued the Terad3 pellets. Sometimes it is due to people using them off label (they are not labeled for direct burrow baiting or for voles) or could be due to lack of sales being high enough to warrant paying for the registration of it with the EPA. As newer and better products hit the market sometimes some will just become obsolete in comparison. 

The Kaput Rat & Mouse Place Packs are what most of our customers use for vole control these days. They load one packet per bait station and place the station right outside the burrow or activity areas where you know the voles are inhabiting. 

Vole Control Guide

https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-voles-a-620.html

 

Per the Terad3 Blox Label: 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 by 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 bait stations when they are lifted, units must be secured or otherwise immobilized. Stronger bait stations are needed in areas open to hoofed livestock, raccoons, bears, or other potentially destructive animals, or in areas prone to vandalism

Maintain an uninterrupted supply of fresh Terad3 Blox bait for 10-15 days or until there no longer are signs of recent feeding on bait.

Terad3 Blox is not labeled for chipmunks and we do not carry a bait that is.  That being said, if they were to eat enough of the bait it could kill them.

There are approximately 64 blocks in the 4 lb. container of Terad3 Blox. 

Rodents die within 1-3 days after consumption of a lethal dose of Terad3.

The Terad3 Blox can be used in the Protecta Keyless Mouse Bait station.  Unfortunately, we do not ship to Canada at this time.  Many of our Canadian customers will have a product shipped to someone in the United States that they happen to know like a friend or family member, and then they forward it onto you in Canada. We do offer FREE shipping within the US. We apologize, but we are unaware of where you can get these products in Canada.

To avoid any type of accidental poisoning, you should place the bait in tamper resistant bait stations or in areas that are completely inaccessible to your bird. When used in bait stations, the rodents are forced to stay put and consume the secured bait in one place. They can not carry it around.

While ferrets are not rodents, they are mammals similar in size to rodents and will be affected in a similar manner as rodents. Most likely just one block of the bait could be lethal to a ferret. Because the Terad3 Blox have not been tested on ferrets there is no way for us to know how attractive the bait would be to them. If you decide to use the Terad3 for rodent control, you would need to put the bait in tamper resistant bait stations and place the stations in areas that would be inaccessible to ferrets.