Ambic Ratox Zinc Phosphide 2% Rodenticide Bait for Rat & Rodent Control in Fields and Storage

Ambic Ratox is a ready-to-use rodenticide bait containing Zinc Phosphide 2% in a ready bait (RB) formulation. It is designed to control rats and field rodents that damage standing crops, stored grain, and farm produce. Zinc Phosphide is a well-known, fast-acting rodenticide that releases toxic phosphine gas when it reacts with moisture and stomach acid inside the rodent, making it effective for quick knockdown of rat and bandicoot populations in agricultural fields and storage areas.

This product is registered as a rodenticide under Indian pesticide regulations and is meant for use in and around farms, godowns, and field bunds where rodent pressure is high. Because it is a ready bait, farmers can place it directly without mixing or preparing bait, which saves time and reduces handling risk. Ambic Ratox is a practical choice for farmers dealing with crop loss from rodents, helping protect yield and stored produce from damage.

Key Benefits

• Ready-to-use bait saves time — no mixing or bait preparation needed before placement.
• Fast-acting Zinc Phosphide formulation gives quick rodent knockdown in fields and storage.
• Helps protect standing crops and stored grain from rat and bandicoot damage, reducing yield loss.
• Effective against common field and storage rodents when placed at active burrows and runways.
• Simple to apply — place small quantities at rodent activity points without special equipment.
• Registered rodenticide formulation, suitable for agricultural and storage use.

How It Works

Zinc Phosphide works as a stomach poison. When a rodent eats the bait, the Zinc Phosphide reacts with the moisture and acid present in the rodent's stomach. This reaction releases phosphine gas, which is highly toxic to the rodent. The gas acts quickly on the rodent's system, leading to its death. Because the action depends on the bait being eaten, placement is important — the bait must be put where rodents are actively feeding so they consume it readily. The fast action of Zinc Phosphide means rodents are usually knocked down quickly after consuming a lethal dose, which helps reduce the rodent population in the treated area.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Dosage & Application

Ambic Ratox is a ready-to-use bait. Place small quantities of the bait at active rodent burrows, runways, and other points where rodent activity is observed. The exact quantity per point and number of placements depend on the level of rodent infestation in the field or storage area. For best results, place the bait in the evening when rodents are most active and check the treated points the next morning to assess consumption. Replenish bait at points where it has been consumed until rodent activity stops.

When to Use

Use Ambic Ratox when you notice active rodent damage in the field, such as cut or damaged plants, burrows, runways, or signs of feeding on stored grain. Rodent pressure is often highest during crop maturity and grain-filling stages, and during storage after harvest. Placing bait at the first signs of rodent activity helps prevent the population from building up and reduces crop and storage losses. Evening placement is recommended because rodents are most active at night.

Step by Step Usage Instructions

• Identify active rodent burrows, runways, and feeding points in the field or storage area.
• Wear gloves while handling the bait to avoid direct skin contact.
• Place small quantities of the ready bait at each active point, keeping it away from open food, water, and livestock.
• Place the bait in the evening when rodents are most active.
• Check the treated points the next morning and note where bait has been consumed.
• Replenish bait at consumed points until rodent activity stops.
• Collect and safely dispose of any uneaten bait and dead rodents to avoid secondary hazards.

Precautions & Safety

• Wear gloves while handling and placing the bait; wash hands thoroughly after use.
• Keep the bait away from children, pets, livestock, and domestic animals.
• Do not place bait near open food, drinking water, or animal feed.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Keep the product in its original container, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
• Dispose of unused bait and dead rodents safely, away from water bodies and animal access.