Presented by Monty Sullins Vertebrate Pest Specialist Montana Department of Agriculture.
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1. Ground squirrels, prairie dogs, marmots2. Can be effective on small areas/localized
problems3. Expensive, time consuming ineffective
on large areas
Ignitable gas cartridge:a. General useb. Lighter than air – may not filter
throughout burrowc. May be a fire hazard in dry conditions
Aluminum phosphidea. Restricted useb. NEW RULES AND REGULATIONSc. Requires good soil moistured. Used primarily for ground squirrels and prairie dogs
Zinc Phosphide grain baits Registered (restricted Use) for controlling all
field rodent pests in Montana Formulated on grain Must be prebaited in all applications except for
voles Single dose – no antedote May be spot baited, broadcasted, or used in
burrow machines Special requirements for broadcast application –
contact Montana Dept. of Agriculture Cannot be used in bait stations
Rozol Anti-coagulant – Chlorophacinone Registered for controlling ground squirrels,
pocket gophers, and voles – NOT prairie dogs Antedote – Vitamin K Can be used in bait stations – also Ra,ik Green MUST follow application instructions
completely – 2 applications 2-3 days apart Spot application only – cannot broadcast
Strychnine Illegal to use except for pocket gopher control
ONLY – applied underground by hand or in burrow machine
Formulated on oats or milo
1. Rodents are a food base for hawks, owls, eagles, coyotes, foxes, badgers, etc
2. Help reduce rodent numbers but may not be enough to adequately reduce damage