Bromethalin is a restricted use rodenticide used in and around buildings and sewers, and inside transportation and cargo vehicles. Bromethalin poisons the nervous system by blocking nerve activity, which leads to death. It is extremely toxic—only a single dose of bromethalin is needed to cause death, unlike other rodent poisons, such as diphacinone and warfarin, which are anticoagulants (blood thinners) that work over time.
Bromethalin is frequently swallowed by children accidentally. The brightly colored baits, which have a food-like taste and smell, are often placed in areas where children and pets can reach them, such as underneath radiators, ovens, near refrigerators or trash.
The chemical bromethalin is ranked as Red for Danger! We recommend that you prevent exposure.
