In rodent control, wasted bait means wasted money – so choosing a highly palatable bait is key to success.
In rodent control, wasted bait isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a hidden cost. Every mouldy block, every slug-ravaged and insect-affected bait represents lost money, wasted labour, and missed opportunities to control infestations effectively.
Unfortunately, bait degradation is a common challenge faced by many manufacturers. High humidity, persistent dampness, and opportunistic pests such as slugs, snails, and insects often damage bait before rodents ever get to it. Left unchecked, these factors can significantly undermine a rodent control program’s success. That’s why an integrated rodent management program increasingly relies on bait formulations designed not just to kill rodents, but to last long enough for them to be consumed.
Palatability is a critical and sometimes underestimated aspect of bait success. Rodents are neophobic by nature, typically suspicious of new food sources. This is where Liphatech’s innovation comes into play. With over 50 years of experience working with bromadiolone, Liphatech has refined both its stability and palatability. Liphatech’s formulation expertise ensures Maki rodent baits are not only lethal to rodents but irresistibly attractive, encouraging quick acceptance and effective control.
Liphatech’s bromadiolone is delivered in its Maki rodenticide range in two formats and one proven formulation. These 20-gram extruded blocks are designed for durability and rodent palatability appeal, available in two distinct formats: Maki Original, a high-performance bromadiolone block; and Maki Wrapped, the same formulation, but enclosed in a protective plastic sachet for added durability (main picture, above).
Moisture is the enemy of bait longevity. In damp or humid environments, warehouses, food processing plants, agricultural buildings or outdoor environments, mould can render bait unpalatable within days. The Maki range is formulated with mould-resistant properties, meaning the blocks remain effective even in less than ideal conditions.
Using Liphatech’s extruded formulation technology, the bait blocks incorporate precision-designed raised edges that stimulate rodents’ natural gnawing behaviour. This subtle yet strategic design feature enhances feeding activity, thereby improving overall bait consumption and control effectiveness.
In some environments, bait loss to non-target pests can be extreme. Slugs, snails, and even certain insects will attack unprotected bait, particularly in moist, sheltered areas. This is where Maki Wrapped offers a distinct advantage. Encased in a durable plastic sachet, the bait is accessible to rodents but protected from opportunistic invertebrates. The wrapping also means pest managers can easily see the tell-tale gnawing marks indicating the type of rodent present, without secondguessing whether the damage was caused by a slug or insect.
Maki Wrapped eliminates the need for direct bait handling, enabling clean and safe placement while minimising operator exposure to rodenticides. An extra feature is that each sachet is clearly labelled with manufacturer information and key details to support food safety standards compliance and safety protocols.
Every gram of wasted bait costs money. By preventing loss from weather, mould, and non-target consumption, the Maki range of rodent baits helps pest management professionals stretch their budgets further without compromising control.
Whether using Maki Original for maintenance program placements or Maki Wrapped for high-risk, high-pressure environments, pest management professionals have two proven, practical tools to improve rodent management program efficiency and reduce costs.
Liphatech has a long history in the industry of serving the professional pest management industry. Formed in the 1940s, Liphatech discovered bromadiolone in the 1970s, revolutionising single-feed anticoagulants and pioneering bromadiolone technology. Today, Maki baits and Liphatech’s range of rodent control products are only available to the professional pest management industry through pest control distributors and are not available to the general public via supermarkets or hardware stores. Liphatech products continue to be for professional use only.
