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Iain
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04 Mar 2009 : 21:57:39
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ROMAX RAT CP � An Intelligent Approach to Rat Control
Barrettine are pleased to announce the release of a new �professional-only� rat bait that, as a multi-feed bait, is as potent as �single-feed� products such as brodifacoum, but with a significantly reduced risk of secondary poisoning.
The product has a proven record in many countries worldwide and is being launched in the UK as ROMAX RAT CP. Based on the special �soft block� formulation, never seen in the UK before, this bait has proved to be particularly attractive to rats. Indeed tests have shown it to be preferred to cereal-based baits. As a block, however, it is �non-spill� and can be secured in place.
The active ingredient is coumatetralyl at a level of 0.0375% w/w which, when formulated in such a palatable formulation, has out-performed many existing products in extensive field trials. It has proved to be effective against both the �good feeders� and the more difficult-to-control �hesitant feeders� in the rat population, leading to excellent levels of control.
It has long been recognised that products based on this active pose a much lower risk of secondary poisoning, especially to predatory birds. Anyone with concerns about baiting where there are known populations of Barn Owls, Red Kites and other birds of prey can use this bait in the knowledge that they are most unlikely to cause any problems.
This new product also adds another option when managing the potential problem of resistance as it has been proven to control rats that are already resistant to other 1st generation anticoagulants.
ROMAX RAT CP is another new tool in the box for pest controllers.
For further information contact Iain Turner at Barrettine:
[email protected]
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Edited by - Iain on 18 Mar 2009 14:51:42
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Iain
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 07:59:11
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Just as an aside, I wasn't going to publish the above Press Release on the Forums until my return from holiday on the 16th - until Mr. Beddoes decided to 'jump the gun'. The product won't be available until early April, for its official launch at Pestex and I wanted to be around to answer any questions.
So, if you have any questions, please raise them before tomorrow night or be prepared to wait until I get back for answers.
Unless I can find an internet cafe in Portugal and my wife lets me 'out to play'... |
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andyb
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 19:05:40
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I am well impressed with Barrettine, The subject of Coumatetralyl was only discussed on Monday and Tuesday of this week, it was mentioned by a colleague that it would be of interest to us in the Middle east as Black Rats will take it and that it was virtually safe to use around avian species, rumour had that it may be available shortly in the UK, sure enough the jungle drums were correct again, I am in the process of letting some of the people that have made enquiries in the past reference baiting in and around bird aviaries and wildfowl collections that we will shortly be in a position to offer the service.
ANDY B
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Iain
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United Kingdom
733 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2009 : 08:42:10
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We like to keep ahead of the game...! 
Spot - you suggested that this bait may be the way forward for permanent external baiting. Well, we've debated this one a few times already, so you know that I will simply point to the 'Statutory Box' on the labels of rodenticides and ask how you can comply with these instructions when you use permanent external baits?
Don't get me wrong - I don't totally disagree with you and such baiting can be justified in situations where there is a history of regular visits by rats to a site, where you have your baiting points on the building perimeter. Just be careful.
Rodenticide labels are clearly being (re)written by people who want rat control to be treated solely as job work. I have even heard one person from Natural England actually declare that they want to 'break the habit' of permanent external baiting, so just be aware what you are up against. Make sure your regular written 'risk assessments' can be used to justify these external baits.
Having said that, I am also aware that customers may well demand such baiting programmes. Some 'industry leader' food companies even write this into their pest control specifications, I understand. I am also unaware of any prosecutions that have cited the use of such bait points.
Therefore, if you have taken the decision to have toxic bait outdoors on a permenent basis - for whatever reason - then of course you would need to undertake a COSHH Assessment in order to choose the most appropriate product for that situation. In that situation, this new product may fit the bill better than others.
As for using around chickens - as with all rodenticides - you will be required to take all reasonable precautions to keep non-targets away from the bait, as you do now.
However, using a block bait with a published acute toxicity against chickens of greater than 3000mg a.i per kg of body weight may influence your COSHH assessment.
Always remember though, to read the label before you use and to use all biocides safely. |
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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 22 Mar 2009 : 21:04:22
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| Sorry Iain, I missed this thread totally. Trouble is I'm used to the new wave of forums that automatically flag up new or unread posts. It was good to meet up the other day and again since I look forward to trialling the product. I haven't had the new catalogue yet but I'm sure it will arrive soon. |
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ABPest
Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Mar 2009 : 09:30:40
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DOH!
Iain had a box of catalogues with him on Saturday!
Adrian.
Iain, I'm glad HKR helped Warrington lose that awful record |
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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 24 Mar 2009 : 08:47:30
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| Guess who forgot to pick one up? Why didn't you remind me Adrian?? |
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ABPest
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Mar 2009 : 20:42:27
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I was checking how observant you are, or not as the case may be
Adrian. |
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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 31 Mar 2009 : 18:33:01
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| Thanks Iain, it arrived this morning. Next time I'll pick one up when I have the chance. I could blame the hangover but that didn't stop everyone else picking one up so I won't bother. I'll buy you a drink next time we meet up. |
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Tomo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Apr 2009 : 09:09:16
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Iain this new product is of great interest to me as I have just been awarded a contract for probably the largest raptor centre in the south of England, any further information and a catalogue would be appreciated.
The owners son is now teaching me a completely new way to control pigeons with birds of prey, this is a new deterrent method that after 4 weeks enables you only need a re-visit monthly at most.
I don�t know yet how this works but hopefully will be finding out soon.
Regard's Tomo |
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Iain
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Posted - 06 Apr 2009 : 15:42:01
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Romax Rat CP has just landed!
Those that already have orders in the system should get theirs in the next couple of days - all others, form an orderly queue please!
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Iain
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Apr 2009 : 15:08:14
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We officially launched the Romax Rat CP product at Pestex this week and got a lot of interest in it.
There were the usual comments about 'Why are you going back to first generation actives?' but given the opportunity to take these sceptics through the back up information, they soon changed their tunes.
We even got a couple of 'Well the very best of luck with it' from some competitors...
I also got some very interesting information from the world expert on coumatetralyl, Stephan Endepols. He gave me a copy of one of his papers "Rats and the placement of rodenticide baits for their eradication on indoor livestock farms", which is downloadable from here:
http://library.wur.nl/ojs/index.php/njas/article/view/353
This very simple way to work out where to place baits on farms based on certain elements found on such farms, such as 'old materials', 'stacks (of construction materials), 'straw/hay' and 'livestock' using an interactive computer programme has proved to be very successful at helping to control rats on such sites - even on farms where they didn't think they had any rats.
This interactive tool can be downloaded - free of charge - from:
www.baytool.info
I am told that this programme is to be integrated with 'Googlemap' in the near future, so all you will need to do is put in the address and a map of the farm will appear. You then add the key 'elements' where they appear on the map and the programme shows you where to place the baits and draws up the necessary paperwork. Until then, you have to draw up a simple sketch map.
Clearly it is aimed at farmers, but it may be of use to pest controllers working on such farms. If anyone decides to give it a go, please let me know what you think of it.
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