Selontra®
Game-changing rodent control for high-pressure and sensitive situations
ACVM Registration No.V009647
Active ingredient(s): 0.75 g/kg Cholecalciferol
Selontra® Soft Bait Rodenticide is a highly effective, innovative rodent bait that rapidly controls rodent infestations and offers several unique advantages including shorter baiting regimes and higher palatability. Selontra is powered by a non-anticoagulant (non-AVK) active ingredient, and formulated into a stable, highly palatable soft block formulation.
All of which makes Selontra the smart new choice for rat and mouse baiting in sensitive or high-pressure situations.
Key benefits
- Highly palatable and stable formulation
- Non-anticoagulant active which does not bioaccumulate
- Superior performance - up to three times faster control than anticoagulants
- Stop-feeding effect that prevents bait wastage
- Flexible and diverse use pattern
How it works
The active ingredient in Selontra® is neither persistent nor bio-accumulative. Selontra controls rodents up to three times faster than anticoagulant rodenticides and has a stop-feeding effect, which results in reduced bait wastage and significant cost savings.
Studies on birds (quail and mallard) have shown that compared to rats and mice, they are approximately 50-times less sensitive to cholecalciferol. Secondary poisoning studies on 0.075% / 0.08% cholecalciferol baits have shown no signs of toxicosis in the cats, dogs or birds tested.*
*Eason, C.T. et al. (1996), Proc. 17. Vertebrate Pest Conf. 54-58.
Marshall, E.F. (1984), Proc. 11. Vertebrate Pest Conf. 95-98.
Erickson, W. and Urban, D. (2004).
Potential Risks of Nine Rodenticides to Birds and Non Target Mammals: A Comparative Approach. United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
Situation Suitability
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Agricultural areas
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Commercial areas
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Conservation areas
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Domestic areas
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Industrial premises
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Questions and Answers from the Field
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Are rodenticides harmful to humans?
Rodenticides are designed to control rodent populations, and while they can be potentially harmful if consumed, BASF’s Selontra Soft Bait Rodenticide has incorporated safety measures. It's encased in a non-absorbent, flavour-permeable shrink film to minimize cross-contamination risks. Furthermore, Selontra contains a warning dye and a bittering agent which have been added to deter human consumption.
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Can you buy professional rat poison?
Professional-grade rat poisons, like BASF’s Selontra Soft Bait Rodenticide, are available on the market from trusted suppliers. Selontra offers advanced solutions for rodent control, especially in high-pressure or sensitive situations. However, the baits are designed to be used by pest control professionals.
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How fast does Selontra work?
BASF’s Selontra Soft Bait Rodenticide is known for its rapid action against rodents. After consuming a lethal dose, rats and mice usually stop feeding within about 24 hours. Mortality typically occurs within 2 to 4 days, making it work up to three times faster than many anticoagulant rodenticides.
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Is Selontra an anticoagulant?
No, BASF’s Selontra is not an anticoagulant. Selontra Soft Baits are powered by a non-anticoagulant (non-AVK) active ingredient, providing it with unique advantages such as reduced bait wastage due to its stop-feeding effect.
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What is a recommended rodenticide for use in agriculture?
In agriculture, rodenticides like BASF’s Selontra Soft Bait are recommended to manage and control rodent infestations that can damage crops, contaminate food sources, and pose a threat to livestock. Selontra Soft Baits are effective for various situations including agricultural areas, animal houses, and perimeter fence lines, ensuring efficient rodent control while minimising environmental impact.
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What are the 2 types of rodenticides?
There are two main types of rodenticides: anticoagulant and non-anticoagulant. BASF’s Selontra Soft Bait falls into the non-anticoagulant category, as it uses cholecalciferol as its active ingredient.
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What is the active ingredient in Selontra?
The active ingredient in BASF’s Selontra Soft Bait Rodenticide is Cholecalciferol. This compound controls rodents swiftly, without the persistence or bioaccumulation associated with some other rodenticides.
