Roban Rodenticide Blocks 1kg – Difenacoum Rat Poison, Safer Around Pets

Roban Rodenticide Blocks for Rats and Mice

Roban Rodenticide Blocks are all-weather, paraffin wax-based rat bait blocks containing 0.05g/kg difenacoum, a second-generation anticoagulant that controls rats and mice. This rodenticide rat poison is registered by the APVMA (approval no. 65339) for brown rats, roof rats and house mice, including rodents resistant to other anticoagulants such as warfarin. The 1kg pack suits homes, sheds, farms and workplaces running ongoing baiting programs, and the blocks work in damp or dry situations in and around buildings.

A Pet-Safer Rat Poison Profile

Difenacoum has significantly lower toxicity to non-target animals such as cats, dogs and chickens compared with harsher anticoagulants like brodifacoum. According to supplier information, a dog would need to eat roughly its own body weight in bait, and a cat about twice its body weight, to reach a median lethal dose, while the amount needed to kill a rat or mouse is tiny. Lower toxicity also reduces the risk of secondary poisoning when a pet or bird eats a poisoned rodent. Safer is not the same as safe, though. Roban is still a poison and must always be used inside secured, tamper-resistant bait stations.

Rat Bait Blocks Rodents Actually Eat

A rat bait only works if rodents eat it. Roban blocks are made from food-grade wheat flour, chopped wheat, oats and milk protein, bound in edible wax, a recipe rats and mice find appealing. The wax binding makes these rodent bait blocks resistant to humidity and moisture, so they hold up in damp corners, outdoors and in burrows. Each block has a centre hole for fixing onto a bait station rod, or nailing or wiring in place so it cannot be dragged away. Bitrex is added to discourage accidental eating by children.

How Long Does Rat Poison Take to Work?

Rodents can take a lethal dose of difenacoum in a single feed, but they often return to feed more than once. Because anticoagulants act slowly, death usually follows around 4 to 10 days after feeding begins. That delay is deliberate, as rodents do not link the bait with feeling unwell, so the rest of the colony keeps feeding. A steady drop in how much bait is eaten is a good sign the infestation is coming under control.

How to Use Roban Blocks

• Place blocks in secured, tamper-resistant bait stations along walls, near burrows, and where you see droppings or gnawing
• Space stations about every 5 metres, or every 2 metres for a heavy infestation
• Secure each block on the station rod through its centre hole
• Keep bait away from food and water, and check stations regularly
• Top up until feeding stops, then remove leftover bait
• Wear gloves when handling bait or dead rodents, and dispose of carcasses promptly in a sealed bag

Safety and First Aid

Roban is poisonous if swallowed. Keep it away from children, pets, livestock and wildlife, use it only in secured bait stations, and never let animals eat poisoned rodents. Store it sealed in its original container, away from drains and waterways. The antidote is vitamin K1, given under medical or veterinary supervision. If poisoning is suspected, contact a doctor, vet or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 and show the product label.

Key Features and Benefits

• 0.05g/kg difenacoum rodenticide for rats and mice
• Controls rodents resistant to other anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Lower toxicity to cats and dogs than brodifacoum baits
• Lower secondary-poisoning risk to pets and wildlife
• Palatable food-grade recipe bound in edible wax
• All-weather blocks for indoor, outdoor and damp areas
• Centre hole for securing in bait stations
• Bitrex bittering agent to deter children

Product Details

• Brand: Roban (PelGar International)
• Active constituent: 0.05g/kg difenacoum
• Bittering agent: Denatonium benzoate (Bitrex)
• APVMA approval: 65339
• Form: Wax-bound rodenticide blocks
• Pack size: 1kg
• Target pests: Brown rats, roof rats and house mice

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roban rodenticide safer around pets?

Yes, it is much safer than most rat poisons. Supplier information indicates a dog would need to eat about its own body weight in bait, and a cat twice its body weight, to reach a lethal dose. It is still an anticoagulant poison, so always use it in secured bait stations and keep it away from animals.

What is the active ingredient in Roban Rodenticide Blocks?

Roban contains 0.05g/kg difenacoum, a second-generation anticoagulant, and is registered with the APVMA under approval no. 65339.

What is the best rodenticide for rats in Australia?

The best rodenticide depends on the infestation, the site and the risk to pets and wildlife. Difenacoum baits like Roban balance strong control of rats and mice with lower toxicity to pets than brodifacoum, which makes them a popular choice around homes and farms.

Do mouse poison blocks work?

Yes. Mouse poison blocks work well when placed in secured bait stations on active runways and kept topped up. Mice feed in small amounts from many places, so use more stations, spaced closer together.

Can I use rat poison blocks outdoors?

Yes. Roban's wax-bound blocks resist moisture and suit outdoor, damp and burrow areas as well as indoors, always inside secured bait stations.

What should I do if my dog or cat eats rat poison?

Contact a vet or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately, even if your pet seems well. The antidote is vitamin K1, given under veterinary supervision.

Where can I buy Roban rat poison in Sydney?

Roban Rodenticide Blocks 1kg are available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.