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Australia is a country that is susceptible to mice plagues, and occasionally that problem finds its way into our homes and businesses. Rodents are usually seeking food or shelter, so keeping areas clean and free from food sources is the best way to discourage them. However, sometimes the problem can be bigger than a few unwanted guests, requiring a solution that is stronger than traps and deterrents.
Rodenticides are products manufactured and sold for the purpose of killing rodents, and they are just one of many different types of rodent-control products that we sell.
There are several different types of rodenticides. Natural rodenticides are manufactured using natural products – salt, for example. They are effective, posing little risk to other species, but they usually require more than one use (“feed”) to eliminate rodents and do generally take longer to kill the target species.
First Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (FGAR) use an older chemical technology, but are similar to natural rodenticides (requiring more than one feed for effective elimination and posing reduced risk to other species).
Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGAR) utilise more current chemical technology. They are the most humane option for eliminating rodents; however, they pose a greater risk of harm to non-target species. The rodents die quickly due to the efficiency of the rodenticide so the poison stays in the dead rodents and there is potentially a greater risk of secondary poisoning of non-target species, so it’s important to remove any dead rodents that you find.
Non-coagulant rodenticides (NAR) are more toxic to humans and other species, and require special accreditation to buy and sell. (Bunnings does not sell this type of rodenticide.)
We choose our products with care, and the products we sell are approved by Australian and New Zealand regulators.
Rodents are problematic pests for communities. If not controlled in a timely manner, rodents like mice and rats can pose health and economic risks. Rodenticides are very effective, especially when dealing with larger infestations.
If rodenticides are used carefully and in accordance with their instructions, they are safe to use. The active ingredients in rodenticides are toxic to rodents, and may be dangerous to other species if they aren’t used correctly.
Prevention is always better than a cure, so aim to make your property unattractive and inaccessible to rodents.
We sell a wide range of rodent control products, including mechanical traps, naturally-derived products, sonic deterrers and rodenticides. If you have any questions about which rodent control product is right for you, and/or how to use the product safely, please speak to one of our helpful Team Members.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
