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Retailers of Consumer Products
Purchased by Homeowners, Renters, Landlords
Rodenticide products for consumers currently include pre-filled tamper-resistant bait stations containing one pound or less of a block or pellet bait. Some are sold with a refill package of up to one pound of additional bait. These products target rats and mice in structures. Loose pellets and treated grains are available in larger package sizes for voles, ground squirrels, pocket gophers, and moles, and are limited to use within 100 feet of structures.
Below is a summary of the EPA’s proposed mitigation measures that would affect this sector.
For more details, read the EPA’s Proposed Interim Decisions (PIDs) and Supporting Documents.
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EPA Proposed Mitigation Category |
EPA Proposed Mitigation |
Definition |
Additional Information |
Zinc Phosphide (Case No. 0026) |
Bromethalin (Case No. 2765) |
Cholecalciferol (Case No. 7600) |
Chlorophacinone (Case No. 2100) |
Diphacinone (Case No. 2205) |
Warfarin (Case No. 0011) |
Brodifacoum (Case No. 2755) |
Bromadiolone (Case No. 2760) |
Difethialone (Case No. 7603) |
Difenacoum (Case No. 7630) |
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Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) Classification |
RUP Classification for all products sold in packages ≥ 4lbs |
All commercial/professional structural products become Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs). Cancellation of all General Use Pesticides (GUPs) for control of field pests, except for bromethalin worms for moles |
The only products retail outlets could sell will be ready-to-use disposable bait stations. No loose bait can be sold, except for bromethalin worms for mole control |
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Application Method Prohibitions |
Application Method Prohibition for products packaged in quantities ≤ 1 lb. of bait labeled for consumer/ residential use. Applications must be made in ready-to-use disposable bait stations. All other methods of application are prohibited, with the exception of underground baiting with formulated mole worms |
Cancellation of reusable consumer bait stations (1lb or less) and refills |
The only products retail outlets could sell to control rats, mice, and field rodents within structures and within 100 feet of structures are ready-to-use prefilled disposable bait stations. No loose bait can be sold, except for bromethalin worms for mole control |
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