Robust 25: A Paste Bait to Combat Rats and Mice

The presence of rats or mice in a farm, agricultural operation, storage building, or around a home can quickly become problematic. In addition to the damage caused to installations and food reserves, rodents reproduce rapidly and can be difficult to control once a colony is well-established.

Robust 25 has been developed to combat the house mouse (Mus musculus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus).

It comes in the form of a ready-to-use paste bait, packaged in small pre-dosed sachets. This presentation facilitates the placement of the bait in secure stations and allows for easy control of the quantity distributed.

An Appealing Paste to Encourage Consumption

The effectiveness of a rodent control program depends notably on their acceptance of the bait.

Robust 25 benefits from a paste formulation designed to offer a high food attractiveness, even in environments where rats and mice may have access to other food sources.

This characteristic is particularly interesting in farms, livestock buildings, storage areas, and other environments where food competition can be significant.

Before setting up the baits, it is still recommended to reduce as much as possible other food sources accessible to rodents.

Brodifacoum 25 ppm

Robust 25 contains 0.0025% brodifacoum, or 25 ppm.

Brodifacoum belongs to the family of second-generation anticoagulants. Its action is based on vitamin K antagonism, thus disrupting the normal process of blood coagulation.

The delayed action of this type of rodenticide prevents rodents from immediately associating the consumption of the bait with its effects.

The safety data sheet classifies the product as a biocidal rodenticide and confirms a brodifacoum concentration of 0.0025%.

Pre-dosed 10 g sachets

Robust 25 is presented in the form of individual portions of about 10 g of paste, wrapped in filter paper.

This packaging allows for practical handling and precise dosing during the preparation of bait stations.

The sachets are intended to be placed in secured bait stations, installed in areas frequented by rodents.

It is especially recommended to look for:

• paths regularly used by rats or mice;
• areas close to nesting sites;
• places where traces, droppings, or damage are observed;
• usual feeding areas;
• paths along walls and partitions;
• sheltered places frequented by rodents.

Proper positioning of bait stations is essential to promote the encounter between the pest and the bait.

Two Available Packagings

Robust 25 – 3 kg Bucket

The 3 kg bucket is intended for significant needs and is particularly suitable for professional use or sites requiring the setup of multiple bait stations.

With the paste being packaged in individual 10 g portions, the bucket facilitates storage and allows for gradual retrieval of the sachets needed for treatment.

This format is particularly suited to farms, livestock buildings, warehouses, and other sites where rodent pressure necessitates a structured control program.

Packaging: 3 kg
Presentation: individual sachets of about 10 g

Robust 25 – 5 x 10 g

The packaging of 5 x 10 g, or 50 g in total, is a more compact solution intended for occasional needs or infestations requiring a limited amount of bait.

It uses the same paste formulation with 25 ppm brodifacoum, with pre-dosed 10 g portions.

Packaging: 50 g
Presentation: 5 sachets of 10 g

Which Rodents to Use Robust 25 Against?

Robust 25 is intended for combating:

The House Mouse – Mus musculus

Small and very agile, the mouse can settle in buildings, food reserves, technical rooms, and hard-to-reach spaces.

The multiplication of bait points may be necessary to intercept its numerous movements. **The Brown Rat – Rattus norvegicus** Also known as the Norway rat, the brown rat is commonly found in agricultural buildings, storage areas, and places that provide easy access to food and water. The safety documentation associated with the product confirms these two species as identified uses. ## Where to Place the Baits? Before any use, it is advisable to carefully observe the premises to identify the areas of rodent activity. Bait stations can be positioned near passages, along walls, near nesting areas, or close to places where rodents usually come to find food. **Robust 25 must be used in secured bait stations** to minimize access to the bait by children and non-target animals. In a breeding facility, special attention must be paid to the positioning of the stations so that livestock cannot access the rodenticide. ## Dosage and Use According to the manufacturer's recommendations for Belgium: **For Mice** Use **30 g of bait per bait station**, equivalent to **3 sachets of 10 g**. When multiple stations are necessary, maintain a minimum distance of **2 meters between stations**. **For Brown Rats** Use **100 g of bait per bait station**, equivalent to **10 sachets of 10 g**. When multiple stations are necessary, maintain a minimum distance of **5 meters between stations**. The number of stations should be adapted to the severity of the infestation and the layout of the site. ## Regularly Check the Bait Stations The implementation of the product must be accompanied by regular monitoring. For **mice**, the manufacturer recommends checking the stations every **2 to 3 days at the start of treatment**. For **rats**, initial checks are recommended every **5 to 7 days**. Subsequently, the stations should be checked **at least once a week** to monitor consumption, replace consumed or deteriorated baits, and ensure the devices have not been moved or damaged. Rodent carcasses should be searched for and disposed of according to the product's instructions, particularly to reduce the risk of secondary poisoning of other animals. ## The Advantages of Robust 25 - Ready-to-use rodenticide - Effective against brown rats and mice - Particularly attractive bait paste for rodents - Brodifacoum dosed at 0.0025%, or 25 ppm - Second-generation anticoagulant - Pre-dosed sachets of about 10 g - Easy placement and dosage - Use indoors and around buildings according to the label - Suitable for rodent control programs in agricultural environments - Two packaging options available: 3 kg and 5 x 10 g - Allows for adaptation of the number of stations to the severity of the infestation ## Technical Characteristics **Product:** Robust 25 **Type:** Biocide TP14 – rodenticide **Formulation:** Ready-to-use bait paste **Presentation:** Individual sachets of about 10 g **Active Ingredient:** Brodifacoum **Concentration:** 0.0025% w/w – 25 ppm **Family:** Second-generation anticoagulant **Mode of Action:** Vitamin K antagonist **Targets:** House mouse (Mus musculus) and brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) **Use:** Indoor and outdoor around buildings, according to the authorization and label conditions **Available Packaging:** 3 kg bucket or 5 sachets of 10 g The provided safety documentation specifies that the product is subject to the applicable biocide regulations in Belgium and must be used in accordance with its authorization. ## Precautions for Use Robust 25 is a **biocidal rodenticide product** and must be handled with care. Keep the product **out of reach of children, birds, pets, and livestock**. In its properly closed packaging, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. It should be kept away from food and drinks, including those intended for animals. Wear appropriate gloves when handling and wash hands after use. In case of accidental ingestion by a pet, quickly contact a veterinarian. For humans, accidental exposure or ingestion requires following the instructions on the label and contacting a doctor or the Poison Control Center when necessary. The product contains an anticoagulant substance and some symptoms may appear with delay. Unconsumed baits, packaging, and residues must be disposed of according to the applicable hazardous waste regulations. Use biocides with caution. Before any use, read the label and product information. A suitable solution for rodent control in farming. Thanks to its presentation in attractive and pre-dosed paste, Robust 25 facilitates the implementation of a rat and mouse control program. The individual 10 g portions allow for precise bait station preparation, while the two packaging options offered by Terwagne-Élevage allow for adjusting the quantity purchased to the need: 5 x 10 g for limited use or 3 kg for larger needs. In agricultural and farming buildings, the treatment should ideally be accompanied by preventive measures: removal of accessible food sources, cleaning of spilled food, limiting water points, blocking access routes where possible, and regular monitoring of activity signs. A strategy combining secure baiting, monitoring, and prevention helps sustainably limit the conditions favorable to rodent establishment.