Stomach Toxicant

When it comes to pesticides, the way that pests cause harm depend on how they enter the body. Pesticides can either be breathed in by pests, by contact or via ingestion. Stomach Toxicant pesticides do their main damage upon ingestion or being swallowed or consumed by the target pest.

On this page, you will learn about stomach toxicants, how they work, their benefits and how effective they are. Here you can also shop our top stomach intoxicant products we have available.

What is Stomach Toxicant?

Stomach toxicants are a type of pesticide that works by entering through the target pests body via feeding and then passing through the digestive system. The pest will consume the poison or have it otherwise absorbed into the body and the poison will eventually kill the pest after some time passes.

There are various different active ingredients that are classified as stomach toxicants such as malathion, Bacillus thurigiensis (Bt), boric acid, borates and others. Stomach poisons also often come in different formulations such as liquids, dusts, gel baits and granules.

How Do Stomach Toxicants Work?

Stomach toxicants work upon being ingested by the target pest. If the stomach toxicant comes in liquid or dust form, they are usually applied in areas pests come across during their normal travels and will curiously feed upon it. When stomach toxicants comes in bait or granule form, they often are mixed with a food ingredient that the pest is attracted by (such as sweets, proteins and oils) to entice the pest to readily consume it.

Once eaten, the poison travels through the digestive system and begins to effect the pest, harming it's insides until it ceases to function and drops dead.

Benefits of Stomach Toxicant

Stomach toxicants are an effective method of pest control and do a good job of making a significant dent to large populations of pest invasions. Stomach toxicants come in a variety of formulations and usually have a broad-label of pests that they can control. 

Drawbacks of Stomach Toxicant

While Stomach toxicants are effective, they usually work slower to kill pests when compared to contact pesticides and fumigants. For instance, baits for cockroaches and ants are effective but they don't instantly kill the pests. This is with good reason, however; the slow-acting stomach poison allows for pests to share and alert others to the food source available so more of the population consume the bait and are poisoned.

Are Stomach Toxicants Safe?

Stomach toxicants are safe to use when applied according to label directions. It is important to wear the proper PPE in the form of gloves, protective eyewear, and a safety mask when mixing or applying the product. Follow the label carefully and keep pets and children away from areas where you apply the bait so they do not accidentally pick up and consume the product.

What To Expect

After applying stomach toxicant pesticides, the target pest should die within a few days of consumption. Stomach intoxicant products can stay effective for longer as long as the product does not come into contact with elements that can render the product ineffective (water, rainfall, high heat, etc).

As mentioned earlier, stomach toxicants do not deliver an instant kill and it could take up to a few days to a couple of weeks of persistent baiting and reapplications for an entire infestation to die out.

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