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by their rapid toxicosis, Acute rodenticides have
been defined as those which cause death in less
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Rodenticides are substances used to control populations
of rodent pests. They are generally active
on ingestion, although they also exist as gases
and contact formulations.
Ideally,
good rodenticides are safe, humane, efficacious
and selective.
The
ideal rodenticide was first described by Gutteridge
in 1972.
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Chronic
in their mode of action, the anticoagulants act
by interrupting the vitamin K cycle in liver microsomes.
Resistance to 1st generation anticoagulants
has been noted. 2nd generation anticoagulants
are available.
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