Roban Rodenticide Blocks 400g: Difenacoum Rat Bait and Mouse Poison Blocks

Roban Rodenticide Blocks: Difenacoum Rat Bait Blocks for Rats and Mice

Roban Rodenticide Blocks are ready-to-use wax rat bait blocks containing 0.05g/kg difenacoum, a second-generation anticoagulant that controls rats and mice, including those resistant to older anticoagulants such as warfarin. The weather-resistant blocks hold up in damp and outdoor areas, and each one has a centre hole for securing on bait station rods. They contain denatonium benzoate, a bittering agent that helps deter accidental eating by people. Made by PelGar International, this 400g tub suits use in and around homes, sheds, farms and commercial buildings.

Choosing a Rat Bait Block

Rodenticide blocks in Australia use a few different actives:

• Brodifacoum: a strong single-feed anticoagulant.
• Difenacoum (Roban): a second-generation anticoagulant that controls rodents resistant to warfarin and other older baits, while being less toxic to dogs and cats than brodifacoum.
• Coumatetralyl: a first-generation, multi-feed anticoagulant that needs several feeds.
• Cholecalciferol: a non-anticoagulant vitamin D3 bait.

Difenacoum sits in the middle: strong enough for resistant rats and mice, with a wider safety margin for pets than the strongest single-feed poisons.

How Difenacoum Works

Difenacoum stops a rodent's blood from clotting. Rats and mice may take a lethal dose in one feed, though some need more than one, and death usually follows within about 4 to 10 days. Because the effect is delayed, rodents don't link the bait to illness, so others in the colony keep feeding at the station.

Outdoor Rat Poison That Handles Damp

The wax formulation keeps the blocks firm and palatable in humid, damp and outdoor spots such as sheds, sub-floors, garages and along fence lines, where soft baits and pellets can go mouldy. Securing the blocks on station rods stops rodents carrying them away and hiding them where pets or wildlife might find them.

How to Use Roban Blocks

• Look for signs of activity: droppings, gnaw marks, grease marks along walls, runways and burrows.
• Wearing gloves, thread blocks onto the rods of a lockable, tamper-resistant bait station.
• Place stations along walls, near burrows and entry points, and in dark, sheltered spots where rodents travel.
• Keep stations away from food, food preparation areas and water sources.
• Check stations regularly and replace eaten blocks so bait stays available while feeding continues.
• Continue until bait is no longer taken, then remove leftover bait.

Safety

Read the label before use and keep out of reach of children. Always use the blocks inside secured bait stations, out of reach of children, pets, poultry, livestock and wildlife. Collect dead rodents with gloves and dispose of them promptly, so pets and birds of prey can't eat a poisoned carcass. The antidote is Vitamin K1, given under medical or veterinary supervision. If a person swallows bait, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. If a pet eats bait, contact your vet straight away.

Key Features and Benefits

• Wax rat bait blocks with 0.05g/kg difenacoum
• Controls rats and mice, including warfarin-resistant rodents
• Less toxic to dogs and cats than brodifacoum baits
• Weather-resistant for damp and outdoor areas
• Centre hole to secure blocks on bait station rods
• Contains denatonium benzoate bittering agent
• For domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial use
• 400g tub, made by PelGar International

Product Details

• Brand: Roban (PelGar International)
• Supplied by: Elite Pet Products
• Product: Roban Rodenticide Blocks
• Active constituent: 0.05g/kg difenacoum
• Bittering agent: Denatonium benzoate
• Form: Wax blocks with centre hole
• Pack size: 400g tub
• Target pests: Rats and mice
• Signal heading: POISON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in Roban Rodenticide Blocks?

Each block contains 0.05g/kg difenacoum, a second-generation anticoagulant, plus denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent, in a weather-resistant wax base.

How are Roban Rodenticide Blocks different from Roban Paste?

The blocks are wax-based with a centre hole, so they hold up better in damp and outdoor areas and secure onto bait station rods. The paste comes in soft sachets that rodents find very palatable, which suits indoor areas with plenty of other food.

Do rat bait blocks work?

Yes, when used properly. Place them in bait stations along rodent runways, keep bait available until feeding stops, and use enough stations to cover the area.

How long does rat poison take to work?

With difenacoum, rodents usually die within about 4 to 10 days after they start feeding. Activity normally drops within one to two weeks if bait is kept topped up.

How many bait blocks will a rat eat?

It varies with rat size, the number of rats and other food available. A rat eats a meaningful share of its body weight in food each day, so blocks can disappear quickly in a heavy infestation. Check often and replace eaten blocks so there's no gap in baiting.

What is the best rat poison?

The best rat poison suits your situation: a weather-resistant block for damp or outdoor areas, an active that works on resistant rodents, and a lower risk to pets where dogs or cats are around. Always use it inside a tamper-resistant bait station.

Is Roban safe around pets?

Difenacoum is less toxic to dogs and cats than brodifacoum, but it's still a poison. Use blocks only inside secured stations out of pets' reach, remove dead rodents promptly, and contact a vet immediately if you think a pet has eaten bait.

Where can I buy Roban Rodenticide Blocks 400g in Australia?

Roban Rodenticide Blocks 400g 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.