RatAbate paste – for rat control

RatAbate Paste is a highly palatable bait that delivers effective rat control.

The active ingredient, Diphacinone, is a first‑generation anticoagulant. Because these anticoagulants have a short half‑life, they carry a much lower risk of secondary poisoning, making RatAbate a smart option for farms and environmentally conscious users.

For best results, place RatAbate Paste inside purpose‑built rat bait stations such as our Run Through or Zig Zag models.

For more options, see our range of rodent control products.

Active ingredient

• Diphacinone – 0.05g/kg

Features

• Highly palatable – rats love it!
• Low risk of secondary poisoning – its short half-life* compares favourably to other toxins
• Prevents target animals hiding and storing it (bait caching) – the paste format encourages bait station feeding instead
• Used by experts – the Department of Conservation and other leading conservationists and pest controllers
• Antidote is readily available – Vitamin K
• No Controlled Substance Licence (CSL) required

Environmental impact

• Breaks down a lot faster than other toxins – its half-life* in tissue and blood is only 3 days. Brodifacoum, the most commonly used second-generation anticoagulant, is 130-300 days.
• Minimal risk of secondary poisoning
• Minimal risk to native birds and non-target species

Safety for handlers

• Use according to the Safety Data Sheet

How to use RatAbate paste

• Use in bait stations for rats like our Run Through and Zig Zag stations
• See our Best Practice guidelines for more information

History

• Controlling rats in New Zealand since 2006