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Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait
Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait is a specialized bait for controlling ground squirrels. It consists of large pellets that are palatable to squirrels.
09/08/25
Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait, manufactured by Wilco, is an excellent option for addressing ground squirrel invasions on a property and stopping their damage.
It contains the lethal active ingredient diphacinone, a multi-feed bait that delivers a slow but effective kill. No pre-baiting is required, as the bait is palatable and contains cracked corn, cornmeal, and almonds.
Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait is an effective multi-feed bait that ground squirrels find irresistible. The design of this product ensures these pests will consume the bait instead of storing it.
Tools Needed
A bait station is required for safety reasons. You should also use a long-handled scooper and gloves before adding the bait to stations.
How to Use
- Step 1: Place 2 to 4 pounds worth of bait pellets in a bait station and then put the station near active squirrel burrow openings.
- Step 2: Place multiple stations 20 to 100 feet apart, depending on the density of the ground squirrel population.
- Step 3: After a few days, collect and bury any dead rodents you find, and then dispose of the leftover bait according to the label directions. Ensure that an uninterrupted bait supply is always available for at least 15 days or until signs of feeding have stopped.
Where to Use
Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait is labeled to be used only to control ground squirrels and can be used 100 feet of buildings to control them. As their name implies, ground squirrels live on the ground and will be where you will find their burrows. Look for these burrows inside your property, close to gardens and near their primary source of food, which includes vegetables, nuts, and other beneficial plant life.
When to Use
This product should be used when you have discovered the damage done by ground squirrels or if they have invaded your home or place of business.
Safety Information
Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying this product.
This product is extremely toxic to mammals, birds, dogs, and cats.
Special Considerations
It is mandatory to use this Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait with tamper-resistant bait stations whenever placing the bait anywhere.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 4 Pound: AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KA, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY |
Brand | WILCO |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait is a powerful bait but it may take a few days for the killing to kick in. They must eat the bait 3 to 4 days in a row before you see results so be patient." |
Product Drawbacks | Slow killing poison. Squirrels must feed on bait multiple times for best results. |
Target Pests | Ground Squirrels |
Application Equipment | Bait Stations |
Application Methods | Baiting |
Active Ingredient | Diphacinone 0.005% |
Product Type | Rodenticide |
Formulation | Pellets |
Application Rate | Use 2 to 4 lbs of Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait per bait station. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Shelf Life | Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait will last for 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place. |
Yield | 2 to 4 pounds of Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait will be enough to fill stations placed every 20 to 100 feet apart. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | The ground squirrels must eat the bait 3 to 4 days in a row. Check bait stations frequently to ensure that an uninterrupted supply of bait is always available for at least 15 days or until signs of feeding have stopped. |
Comparable Products | Kaput Ground Squirrel Bait |
EPA Registration # | 36029-20 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KA, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait is a powerful bait but it may take a few days for the killing to kick in. They must eat the bait 3 to 4 days in a row before you see results so be patient." |
Target Pests Multi | California Ground Squirrels, Townsend Ground Squirrel |
Time to Kill | The ground squirrels must eat the bait 3 to 4 days in a row. Check bait stations frequently to ensure that an uninterrupted supply of bait is always available for at least 15 days or until signs of feeding have stopped. |
Chemical Type | Rodenticide |
Formulation | Pellets |
Application Methods | Baiting |
Product Drawbacks | Slow killing poison. Squirrels must feed on bait multiple times for best results. |
Active Ingredient | Diphacinone 0.005% |
Application Equipment | Bait Stations |
Mix Rate | Use 2 to 4 lbs of Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait per bait station. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | 2 to 4 pounds of Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait will be enough to fill stations placed every 20 to 100 feet apart. |
EPA Registration No. | 36029-20 |
Shelf Life | Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait will last for 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place. |
Comparable Products | Kaput Ground Squirrel Bait |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | None |
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