There is a safe way to handle rodenticides.

And this is NOT it…

Hmmmm.  Let’s have a closer look at the offense, shall we?

That’s James, the Little Bro.  He doubles as a warehouse and tech guy at the office.  On this particular day he had been photographing some rat poison blox for the website. At one point several of us were gathered around James’ desk chatting when he generously offered us some snackage. Phone receptionist Jill was the first to spy the potential hazard.  She wanted to be sure he had washed his hands after handling the poison and before handling the nutter butter goodness before the rest of us partook.

James assured us that he did wash his hands. Whether it was to save face or the actual truth, we may never know.  But no one keeled over after eating the nutter butters.

Still, this is very bad example of how to handle rodenticides.

NEVER never handle rodenticides while  eating (isn’t that common sense?) OR anywhere near foodstuffs. You also should not place rodenticides on any surface where food will be eaten or prepared.

It is also wise to wear rubber gloves during application of rat and mouse poisons (such as Contrac, Fastrac or Final) – not just for your own safety, but also to maximize full effectiveness of the bait.  Mice and rats may shy away from a bait the carries human scent.

Have curious children or pets at home? A Protecta Bait Station is a great safety investment in either case.  These sturdy boxes are tamper resistant to keep children and pets out. They also serve the dual purpose of keeping your bait protected from the elements in the case of outdoor baiting.