Yes, Mice can fit into holes as small as a dime.
Look for signs of rodent activity – feces, urine stains, chew marks and hair – or listen for scratching or high squeaking sounds, particularly at night. Place rodent control products (as is appropriate) in those locations of highest activity. These locations include behind stoves or refrigerators and inside cabinets.
Each package is carefully labeled in accordance with strict guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Consult the package for specific usage information.
Always secure bait in a bait station. Motomco sells its baits pre-loaded in, or packaged with tamper-resistant bait stations. Motomco also sells a variety of bulk baits without stations for in and around agricultural buildings and homes. These bulk baits should always be secured in Tomcat tamper-resistant bait stations. You should begin baiting as soon as you detect a problem. Put bait stations in areas where you notice or suspect rodent activity; where rodents will find it. Mice tend to travel only 10 to 30 feet from their nest, while a rat’s home range is 100 to 150 feet. Be sure to keep bait fresh and dry, and dispose of any old or contaminated bait. As with any rodent control product, always follow the DIRECTIONS FOR USE on the package. The safest way to use any rodent control product is to place it in areas inaccessible to children and pets.
Yes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closely controls the registration and sale of these products. All products registered must meet specific guidelines for effectiveness, fitness for use and safety. Even the wording on the exterior of every package is closely controlled. State agencies work in concert with the EPA to monitor products for compliance.
Tomcat Mouse Killer I, II, III, X: Bromethalin Tomcat Rat Killer: Bromethalin Tomcat Bait Chunx, Rat & Mouse Bait, Liquid Concentrate: Diphacinone Tomcat with Bromethalin: Bromethalin Hawk Bait Chunx, Rodenticide: Bromadiolone Jaguar Bait Chunx, Rodenticide: Brodifacoum Agrid3 Bait Chunx, Pelleted Bait: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Eraze Ag: Zinc Phosphide
Tomcat Mouse Trap and Reusable Rat Snap Trap feature a bait cup that lets you bait the trap with an attractant. Similarly, an attractant can be used on Tomcat Wood Rat and Mouse Traps. Attractants, such as Tomcat Mouse Attractant Gel, improve rodent captures. Because rats are neophobic (afraid of new things), they may initially be reluctant to run through the trap. Baiting with an attractant may help entice them into the trap. BACK TO TOP
No. TOMCAT adhesive traps already include a scent that acts as a natural attractant. Adding other products may actually inhibit a trap’s effectiveness.
Grip the release paper in one corner and “zip” it off in one smooth, continuous motion (like removing an adhesive bandage.) The paper will come right off.
Removing Glue Tray From A Surface: Slowly and carefully pull the tray away from the surface it is adhered to. Most of the glue should stay in the trap.
Identify the active mole tunnels. Create an indentation in the middle of the tunnel to allow for correct trigger placement. Align the trigger with the indentation and push the jaws of the trap into the tunnel, aligning the jaws perpendicular to the direction of the tunnel. Push the foot pedal down until it locks into place, making sure the trigger post is visible through the slot in the foot pedal. Push the trigger post down until it is flush with the top of the foot pedal to ensure the trigger is set correctly. If you have not caught a mole within 48 hours, move the trap to a new location.
When a mole encounters the underground trigger, the yellow pedal springs up, making notification easy and safe.
Motomco Mole Trap has two scissor-like jaws that are activated by putting tension on two high-strength, galvanized springs. When the trap is triggered, the jaws crush the mole, killing it immediately.
Our unique, curved jaw design effectively captures and quickly kills moles without the need to draw blood.
A raised foot pedal indicates a mole has been captured. Remove the trap from the ground. Set the trap on a bucket and release by compressing the pedal with your hands.
Rats eat approximately 1 oz. of food and mice eat 1/10 oz.
Norway rats generally travel up to 100 feet from their nest to their food source. Roof rats have a wide range, up to 300 feet. The house mouse stays close to its nest, usually traveling only 30 feet or so to its food source.
Rats can squeeze through a hole about the size of a nickel while mice can fit through a hole smaller than a dime.
NO. Regardless of the bait used, a natural decomposition process always takes place with a distinctive odor.
Eating bait will not change a rodent’s “normal” water requirements. It is a myth that rodents will seek water outdoors after eating a bait and then die outdoors. There is adequate water in your home to meet all rodent needs. If water wasn’t available, rodents wouldn’t live there.
First, identify the active tunnel systems. Then bait only these active areas by punching a finger-sized hole in the tunnel, placing Motomco Mole Killer into the tunnel and carefully covering the hole. Try not to damage the tunnel. Place bait 3 – 5 feet on both sides of an identified active area.
You will know Motomco Mole Killer was effective when signs of new tunnel development and further lawn damage are eliminated.
Bromethalin, the active ingredient in Motomco Mole Killer, stops the conversion of food to energy. Moles typically die in their tunnels where they naturally decompose.
No, Motomco Mole Killer will not harm lawns, flowering plants, trees or shrubs.
Mole runs within gardens often originate outside of the garden. Locate mole active runs leading into the garden and apply Mole Killer at that entry point.
Uneaten worms typically remain intact up to 14 days in mole runs. The amount of time it takes for the Mole Killer worm to degrade depends on soil type and the weather. Frequent and heavy rain or high temperatures may accelerate worm degradation. The active ingredient takes longer to degrade.
Applying the product according to label instructions (in underground active mole tunnels) helps minimize the risk of accidental ingestions. However there are additional strategies to prevent accidental ingestion of the bait, including: applying the product in areas inaccessible to pets or installing barriers, covering the application sites with pavers, and supervising the pet’s use of the yard (especially important for dogs that like to dig). Allow at least two weeks (or longer under dry conditions) for breakdown of any uneaten worms.
Moles typically die underground and naturally decompose. If you find one on the surface, simply wrap it in newspaper and place it into your garbage can. Wash hands thoroughly afterwards.
Consuming a mole that has eaten Motomco Mole Killer is not likely to harm most healthy pets, but the risk of secondary poisoning cannot be accurately predicted for every animal, as it depends on many factors (how much the mole ate, the pet’s health, age, sex, or breed, and individual genetics). If your pet consumes poisoned moles and you have concerns, call 1-877-854-2494 (poison service) or a veterinarian.
Proper storage and application of Motomco Mole Killer and supervision of pets will help prevent accidental ingestion. If your pet ingests the product, call 1-877-854-2494 (poison service) or a veterinarian.
Motomco has bait stations that are Kid & Dog Resistant. They have been proven resistant to tampering by children and dogs. However, as with all poisons, care should be taken to keep them away from children, pets, and wildlife.
The risk to your pet depends on what type of pet it is, how big it is, what type of bait it has consumed, as well as how much bait was consumed. If a situation occurs, immediately call the poison control number located on the package (1-877-854-2494) and a specially trained individual will assist in your next steps.
The potential of any secondary poisoning depends on most of the same factors indicated above. Call the poison control number on your product package (1-877-854-2494) if you are concerned about a possible exposure. Occurrences of this type of poisoning are extremely rare.
Motomco rodent and mole control products are available at a wide variety of farm stores across the United States. More stores are being added every day. For a sampling of the farm store chains that carry Motomco products, please visit the Where To Buy page. We do not sell directly to consumers. Please ask your local retailer if you are unable to find Motomco products in your area.
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If an emergency situation occurs, immediately call the poison control number located on the package (1-877-854-2494) and a specially trained individual will assist in your next steps. This telephone number is also listed on the packaging of Motomco baits.
