Using a powerful rodenticide block alongside remote sensor technology is an effective method of rodent control without the need for anticoagulants.
Going into rodent season, Australian pest managers should be equipped with the best tools the industry has to offer, especially as the threat of a mouse plague looms. When dealing with rodent infestations or when fast control is required, pest managers need a bait that provides control effectively, efficiently and quickly. This requires a different type of bait, using a different type of rodenticide – Fastrac Blox from Bell Laboratories.
Made with the acute active ingredient bromethalin, Fastrac Blox is Australia’s fastest acting rodenticide for use in and around industrial, commercial and agricultural buildings. It’s proven to be especially effective in knocking down large rodent populations, helping pest managers get heavily infested accounts under control more quickly.
Bromethalin has a different mode of action to other rodenticides on the market – it is not an anticoagulant. With Fastrac Blox, rodents can consume a lethal dose in a single feeding, and mortality can occur in as little as 24 hours. As a result, rodents consume less bait compared to anticoagulant baits, allowing pest managers to control more rodents, using less bait, and save money on rodenticide while eradicating infestations.
Fastrac Blox are made with purified bromethalin, small amounts of paraffin, and high-quality ingredients to achieve maximum rodent acceptance, leading to rapid bait uptake and control.
Being mould- and moisture-resistant, Fastrac Blox work in wet or dry conditions, indoors or out. Whether the account is a commercial kitchen, manufacturing facility, landfill or a farm, Fastrac Blox can be relied upon to get the job done.
For smarter rodent control, Bell Laboratories’ iQ products, powered by Bell Sensing Technologies, can be paired with Fastrac Blox Rodenticide to deliver efficient, data-driven service.
Each iQ device automatically records rodent activity with integrated Bluetooth sensors. This allows pest managers to check iQ traps and bait stations from up to 30 metres away with their smart device and the free Bell Sensing app.
The app instantly shows technicians which devices in range have registered rodent activity and captures. After each service visit, rodent activity data is uploaded to the free Bell Sensing portal, where rodent activity and rodenticide usage trends can be tracked and monitored. There is no subscription cost associated with iQ — just purchase the device and start sensing.
Bell recommends using iQ rodent stations to ‘pulse bait’ at accounts to track rodent activity. Pulse baiting follows three simple steps: firstly, set a bait station with non-toxic bait (such as Detex); secondly, confirm rodent activity; thirdly, switch to a rodenticide such as Fastrac Blox to knock down the rodent population. After the infestation is eliminated, non-toxic monitoring can be resumed.
Bell’s iQ products provide the concrete data pest managers need to make informed decisions, allowing them to track rodent activity, identify when thresholds are passed, and evaluate if their rodent control programme is working effectively.
By using rodent activity data to deploy bait strategically, pest managers can provide more responsible rodent control services. This has the benefit of limiting the amount of chemicals they place into the environment, as well as saving time and reducing costs because they only use as much rodenticide as needed.
Fastrac Blox Rodenticide, paired with iQ products, is a highly effective combination. While Fastrac Blox knock down tough infestations, iQ products empower pest managers to take a scientific approach to rodent control. These products work together to create better outcomes for businesses, clients, and communities.
