An Adjuvant To Anticoagulant Rodenticides: Reducing Resistance, Secondary Poisoning Of Non-Target Species, And Environmental Contamination In Rodent Control

This study investigates the potential of a novel adjuvant designed to be co-administered with all classes of anticoagulant rodenticides. The adjuvant enhances the bioavailability of the active anticoagulant compound, reducing the quantity of bait needed for effective rodent control. By increasing the bioavailability, it also generates feeding arrest at significantly lower dose required for lethality. Additionally, it decreases the risk of secondary poisoning in non-target species (nocturnal predators, companion animals) by minimizing the residual anticoagulant levels present in the rodent carcass. Laboratory trials confirm the adjuvant’s compatibility with various first- and second-generation anticoagulants, demonstrating improved efficacy at reduced bait intake. These findings present a promising step towards safer, more efficient rodent control, potentially lowering ecological impacts while maintaining effective pest management as more environmentally sustainable approach.