Rodent & Pest Control
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Motomco Brand Poisons
Prowler, Hawk, Jaguar, and Tomcat are all rodent control baits offered by Motomco, but they differ in terms of active ingredients, toxicity, and the type of feeding required. Here's a comparison:
1. Prowler
Active Ingredient: Bromethalin (0.01%)
Type: Acute neurotoxin
Action: This is a fast-acting poison that typically kills rodents in 2-4 days by affecting the nervous system, leading to paralysis and death. It works after a single feeding.
Usage: Suitable for both mice and rats, especially in cases where there is resistance to anticoagulants.
Feeding: Single feeding.
2. Hawk
Active Ingredient: Bromadiolone (0.005%)
Type: Anticoagulant
Action: This poison causes internal bleeding by preventing blood from clotting. It typically takes 4-5 days to kill the rodent, but requires less bait than other anticoagulants for a lethal dose.
Usage: Effective against anticoagulant-resistant rodents, including mice and rats.
Feeding: Single feeding.
3. Jaguar
Active Ingredient: Brodifacoum (0.005%)
Type: Anticoagulant
Action: One of the most potent anticoagulants, Brodifacoum works by causing internal bleeding, and death typically occurs in 4-5 days. It requires very little bait to be lethal.
Usage: Ideal for severe infestations and for dealing with rats or mice that may be resistant to other poisons.
Feeding: Single feeding, but highly effective due to its potency.
4. Tomcat
Active Ingredient: Varies by product (typically either Bromethalin or Diphacinone)
Type: Can be either neurotoxic or anticoagulant, depending on the specific product.
Tomcat with Bromethalin: Fast-acting neurotoxin (like Prowler), single feeding.
Tomcat with Diphacinone: A multiple-feed anticoagulant that requires more bait to be consumed over several days to be effective.
Action: Depending on the active ingredient, Tomcat products are designed for different severity levels and conditions.
Usage: Available for both mice and rats, with a wide range of formulations (block, pellet, soft bait).
Feeding: Single or multiple feeding depending on the active ingredient.
Summary of Differences:
Prowler: Fast-acting neurotoxin with Bromethalin, kills after a single feeding.
Hawk: Anticoagulant with Bromadiolone, single feeding but slower acting than Prowler.
Jaguar: Highly potent anticoagulant with Brodifacoum, kills with a single feeding, ideal for severe infestations.
Tomcat: Offers both neurotoxin and anticoagulant options, with single or multiple feeding requirements based on the product.
Choosing between these products depends on the type of infestation, desired speed of action, and whether the rodents have shown resistance to certain poisons.