Talpirid Mole Bait
Talpirid Mole Bait
Talpirid Mole Bait is manufactured by Bell Laboratories and is a lethal anticoagulant bait designed to eradicate moles. Talpirid Mole Bait uses the active ingredient, bromethalin to kill moles within 24 to 48 hours after consuming the bait.
Talpirid is formulated to attract moles, even when real worms are available to them by being molded to look like earthworms--the main food source that moles enjoy. Moles can consume a lethal dose of Talpirid is one setting, causing them to die underground. Talpirid Mole Bait eliminates moles without messy or complicated traps, and safe to use in tunnels found on home lawns.
**DISCLAIMER** Depending on the weather during transit, it may get hot and the worms may melt. if this happens, simply get a bowl with ice-cold water and put the tray that they come in a plastic bag to restore them back into their original shape. We highly recommend that you use disposable gloves when handling and placing the Talpirid worms so you do not contaminate them with your scent.
Tools Needed
To apply Talpirid Mole Bait, a shovel or dirt removing the tool, pole or wooden dowel, ground markers, or flag markers are needed. The pole will assist in finding active mole tunnels and the flags help find the holes later when applying bait. You should also use gloves when placing bait so your personal scent doesn't get on the bait and confuse the moles or cause them to not want to consume the bait.
How to Use
- Step 1: Inspect the yard for moles by taking a pole or dirt-penetrating object and poke holes in the ground 5 to 10 feet apart where the mole tunnels are suspected. Place a flag marker near the holes made to keep track of the hole for bait placement.
- Step 2: Check the holes within 1 to 2 days and if they are covered back up, that means they are active. Dig new holes 1 to 3 feet on both sides of the original hole and place 1 Talpirid Mole Bait worm in each new hole. Be sure the bait is all the way in the hole inside the tunnel. Cover the hole with dirt.
- Step 3: Check the holes for plugs to be sure the moles ate the bait. Moles will most likely die in the tunnel and decompose underground within 48 hours.
- Step 4: To finish up, stomp down the runs and collect the lawn markers.
Where to Use
Talpirid Mole Bait is to be applied inside mole tunnels only. The bait can be used to kill moles on golf courses, residential lawns, ornamental gardens, parks, and more. Do not leave mole bait in areas where it can be obtained by pets or innocent wildlife. Do not apply mole bait above ground.
When to Use
Talpirid Mole Bait can be used when active mole tunnels have been confirmed on residential, agricultural or commercial landscapes.
Safety Information
Talpirid Mole Bait is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment when applying Talpirid Mole Bait.
Special Considerations
One Talpirid Mole Bait worm is enough to kill at least 1 mole. Each box comes with 20 worms.
If temperatures are high, it may get hot enough that the worm bait may melt. if this happens, simply get a bowl with ice-cold water and put the tray that they come in a plastic bag to mold them back into their original shape. You could also try to briefly place the bait in a freezer to harden the bait again.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | Each: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | BELL LABS |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Moles dig tunnels at different levels in the ground. To reach deep tunnels with the bait, use a probe-like device and push the bait all the way to the tunnel. Be cautious and try to cause the tunnel to collapse." |
Product Drawbacks | Talpirid Mole Bait is not suitable for eliminating gophers. For properties that need gopher applications, we recommend Gopher Bait 50 Strychnine. |
Target Pests | Talpirid Mole Bait is for the use of killing moles only. |
Application Equipment | Gloves |
Application Methods | Baiting |
Active Ingredient | Bromethalin- 0.025% |
Product Type | Rodenticide |
Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
Application Rate | Talpirid Mole Bait is a ready-to-use bait. Mixing is not required. |
Shelf Life | Talpirid Mole Bait will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store Talpirid Mole Bait in a cool, dry area away from children and pets so the bait doesn't melt. |
Yield | One Talpirid Box (20 bait worms) is sufficient for two typical treatments. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | After the first feeding of Talpirid Mole Bait, moles will die within 48 to 72 hours. |
Comparable Products | Victor Mole Worms |
EPA Registration # | 12455-101 |
Tried everything, this is the only thing that works, but you still have to treat as new moles find your yard.
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Moles dig tunnels at different levels in the ground. To reach deep tunnels with the bait, use a probe-like device and push the bait all the way to the tunnel. Be cautious and try to cause the tunnel to collapse." |
Time to Kill | After the first feeding of Talpirid Mole Bait, moles will die within 48 to 72 hours. |
Chemical Type | Rodenticide |
Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
Application Methods | Baiting |
Product Drawbacks | Talpirid Mole Bait is not suitable for eliminating gophers. For properties that need gopher applications, we recommend Gopher Bait 50 Strychnine. |
Active Ingredient | Bromethalin- 0.025% |
Application Equipment | Gloves |
Mix Rate | Talpirid Mole Bait is a ready-to-use bait. Mixing is not required. |
Low Use Rate | 1 bait/5 feet |
High Use Rate | 1 bait/10 feet |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | One Talpirid Box (20 bait worms) is sufficient for two typical treatments. |
EPA Registration No. | 12455-101 |
Shelf Life | Talpirid Mole Bait will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store Talpirid Mole Bait in a cool, dry area away from children and pets so the bait doesn't melt. |
Comparable Products | Victor Mole Worms |
Children or pets? | Yes |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:Do you smash down the tunnels after putting worms in the holes you make along the tunnels? Otherwise,how do you know if they are dead or not and not still traveling in the tunnel?3/2/23A:Yes, I smash down the tunnels a couple of days after putting the worms in. Then check if they reappear in a couple of days. Good luck.
Caryn Garbowitz
3/2/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Can the Talpirid Mole Bait worms be cut into smaller pieces?12/17/20A:Have found this product to be extremely effective at stopping moles from taking over parts of my yard.I used the bait whole, didn't try cutting them..Good luck...
wayne Price
12/21/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Is there secondary poisoning with Talpirid Mole Bait?12/17/20A:I used Talpirid mole bait for many years when I was living in the country. I don't know of any secondary poisoning that may have occurred in the vicinity I used the bait. It was very effective killing moles.
Richard Parrish
12/18/20Certified Buyer -
Q:How do I determine how many Talpirid worms I may need?12/17/20A:If got a long tunnel, wouldn't put them any closer than 6 feet apart. They'll find them!
Kenneth Ritola
12/19/20Certified Buyer -
Q:What is the best season to treat for moles using Talpirid?12/17/20A:I found early Spring, but I ended up using a combination of Talpirid and Victor Out of Sight traps cleared my yard. I love the traps snd got good at setting them. It’s always a thrill to see the triggered ones or to every hear one snap while setting others. On an acre along a creek line, professional services told me to expect 3-5 moles. Traps and Talpirid got 15 and cleared the yard for up to 9 months before trails reappeared. Time to go hunting!
David Harjoe
12/18/20Certified Buyer -
Q:How many worms per tunnel; or sq ft, etc., is applied? I don't I have no idea how many I actually need.12/17/20A:I normally cut each in half and try and locate each each so I put one on each end and then 1 in the middle where the run breaks off and then put one on the end there also. Hope that helps!
Dusty Rhodes
12/18/20Certified Buyer -
Q:What is the shelf life of Talpirid Mole Bait?12/17/20A:I've kept them in the garage fridge for 6 years. Hard to tell how potent they still are, you can't see dead moles. But the moles tunnels still recede. It's tmie to buy new ones, I'm sure!
Kenneth Ritola
12/19/20Certified Buyer -
Q:What is the shelf life for Talpirid mole bait? + What is the shelf life for Morton's Gopher Bait?9/1/20A:I use it for two years the same package. Keep it closed and in the dark.
David Brouillette
9/2/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Is this safe for pets?9/1/18A:No this is not. Keep pets away from this as it is a poison. It is only meant for poisoning moles.
Asif B.
9/13/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Does this work on voles too?7/22/18A:I have had moles, voles & shrews. This is the only thing that has ever worked on any of them. I tried the stuff from Home Depot and it doesn't work. Neither did the poison smoke bomb. I also tried 2 different kind of traps. This is the only thing that worked. I found out about this stuff through a professional pest controller. They charge $125 just to stick these worms in the active tunnels.
Darren McKeever
7/24/18Certified Buyer