Storm Secure
Active Ingredient(s):
0.05g/kg flocoumafen
Overview
READY TO USE BAIT - CONTROLS RATS AND MICE IN A SINGLE FEED For use in and around industrial, commercial, agricultural and domestic buildings. Controls rats and mice resistant to warfarin.
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General Instructions
General Information
STORM SECURE can be used both indoors and outdoors. Rats and mice that are resistant to warfarin are controlled and no pre-baiting is required. A lethal dose is readily consumed in a single feed but death may not occur for up to seven days afterwards. STORM SECURE contains Bitrex* to help prevent accidental human consumption.
Exposure (when used on stocked land): By law, all practicable measures must be taken to minimise all access to baits by livestock, pets and other non target animals.
Carcasses: By law, access by livestock, pets and other non target animals must be prevented by collecting and burying or burning poisoned carcasses where practical, or necessary.
In all instances when using this product, appropriate best practice guidelines must be followed, where these exist.
Failure to comply with these label directions is an offence under the ACVM Act.
Direction for Use
Baits must only be placed in areas frequented by the target pests. Do NOT place baits in areas accessible to children, pets, domestic animals and non-target wildlife. Do NOT place baits in areas liable to flooding. Alternative food sources should be removed or reduced as much as possible.
Rats: Select suitable bait locations, such as in active rat holes, along runs and under rubbish. Try to establish a barrier of bait locations between living and feeding areas. Bait locations may be as close as 5 metres apart in heavy infestations. Attach 3 STORM SECURE blocks at each bait location on wire or nails* or inside rat bait stations. Also place 1 bait block in each rat hole. Inspect the bait locations after 3 days and select new locations where there has been no take. Inspect again 4 days later and replace any blocks that have been eaten. Place a fresh block in each active rat hole. Repeat the inspection of all bait locations at 7 day intervals; placing fresh blocks on each occasion only when blocks have been eaten. Normally only 3 to 4 baiting rounds (pulses) are required.
Mice: Mice have very limited home ranges and do not need to drink. They are more difficult to control than rats because their feeding patterns are more erratic. Selection of bait locations is therefore even more important than for rats. Attach single STORM SECURE blocks on wire or nails*, or inside mouse bait stations, up to 2 metres apart in areas where activity is obvious, particularly where droppings are seen. In domestic premises, secure single blocks on wire or nails, or inside mouse bait stations, in sheltered positions, inaccessible to children and pets, where mice are active such as under flooring, inside ceiling cavities, along pipe runs and conduits and behind skirting boards, furniture and appliances. Inspect bait locations and replace blocks in the same sequence as for rats.
* Do not use a wire, nail or screw thickness greater than 2.5 mm.
* With the bait extraction process, at times it may seem like the hole is not present for wire / nail attachment, however, by gently pushing the wire / nail, the hole will open up. See below:
Transport
Do NOT carry more than 3 kg of this product on a passenger service vehicle.
Spillage
Prevent further spillage and product from entering waterways. Wear gloves. Collect spilled baits and place in sealable container for disposal. Wash affected area with water and detergent. Absorb and collect washings and place in the same sealable container as the spilled material. Dispose of the waste safely in a suitable landfill./p>
Personal Protection
When handling baits wear suitable impervious gloves.
General Safety and Hygiene Measures
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do NOT eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling and before meals. After each day?s work wash gloves.
Use
Place baits inside bait stations, or attach with wire or nails, at each bait location. Do NOT place baits in areas accessible to children, pets, domestic animals and non-target wildlife. Do NOT allow movement of the baits outside the bait location to occur. Do NOT place baits in areas liable to flooding. Burn or bury all rodent bodies and uneaten bait.
First Aid
The active ingredient flocoumafen is an indirect blood anticoagulant. Ingestion of a relatively large quantity of bait would be required before a toxic effect is expected. In general, an increased tendency to bleed could indicate poisoning. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice. IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of ingestion or an increased tendency to bleed, contact the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISONS (0800 764 766) or a doctor immediately. Show the product label to the doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Note for Physicians Only: Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) is antidotal. In cases of suspected poisoning, determine prothrombin time not less than 18 hours after consumption. If elevated, administer Vitamin K1 in divided doses, 40 mg/day for adults, 20 mg/day for children. Continue until prothrombin time normalises. Treatment may be required daily for several weeks. Withdraw antidote with care and monitor prothrombin times for two weeks, and resume treatment if elevation occurs in that time. Note: Vitamin K3 is not effective.
Domestic Animal Poisoning
In cases of accidental poisoning by STORM SECURE consult a veterinarian who will advise of suitable Vitamin K1 antidote therapy.
Storage
Store in original container, tightly closed, in a cool, well-ventilated place, locked up, out of reach of children and away from foods and animal feeds.
Disposal
Ensure container is completely empty. Scrub and triple rinse empty container and recycle through Agrecovery (0800 247 326, www.agrecovery.co.nz). Otherwise crush and bury in a suitable landfill. Do NOT contaminate any water supply with bait or used container. Do NOT reuse this container for any other purpose.
Precautions
Harmful
May be harmful if swallowed. May cause organ damage through prolonged or repeated oral exposure at high doses.
Harmful to Terrestrial Vertebrates
May be harmful to pets and domestic animals if swallowed.
Product details last updated on 29 Aug 2012
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