What is a benefit of multiple feedings with anticoagulant baits?

The benefit of multiple feedings with anticoagulant baits lies in the enhanced effectiveness in achieving control over the target pest population. Anticoagulant baits work by disrupting the blood's ability to clot, leading to death typically several days after ingestion. By providing multiple feedings, there is a greater likelihood that the target animals will consume enough bait to accumulate a lethal dose of the active ingredient over time. This approach helps ensure that even if the animal does not consume a sufficient amount in one feeding, it can return to feed again, ultimately increasing the likelihood of control.

Additionally, multiple feedings can address situations where animals may be wary of new food sources or have access to alternative food sources, thereby ensuring that they are more likely to consume the bait when offered over several days. This method is particularly effective for rodents and other pests that may learn to avoid baits.