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Foxoff Bait What is FOXOFF® FOXOFF® is a manufactured bait, pre-poisoned with precisely 3 milligrams (3/1000th of a gram) of sodium fluoroacetate ('1080' poison).  Red dye indicates the poison in the centre of the bait.   FOXOFF® is shelf-stable without refrigeration to allow thorough control programmes over 2-4 weeks.   FOXOFF® baits are highly specific for canids and are not readily taken by native animals or stock. How FOXOFF® works Sodium fluoroacetate ('1080') is a simple and natural substance differing only slightly from common acetic acid. Fluoroacetate occurs in several species of Australian plants. Native animals which have been exposed to such plant for millions of years are thus relatively tolerant to this poison. Introduced animals such as foxes and rabbits are very susceptible.  A low, non-lethal, dose of sodium fluoroacetate is not cumulative since small doses can be metabolised harmlessly. Once eaten by the fox, fluoroacetate poison is absorbed and blocks enzymes for energy production within the cells of the animal.  After a delay of several hours, during which the fox behaves normally, death occurs quickly from the loss of energy to the brain, heart and diaphragm.   A single FOXOFF® bait is lethal to the largest fox. FOXOFF® packaging and supply “FOXOFF® is now available at Kilmore Pastoral as individually made baits in a range of new plastic pails with resealable lids including packs of 10, 20, 50, 100 & 200 baits,” he said. The traditional trays of 12 x 60g baits and 30 x 35g Econobaits are also still available. “The new presentations will help further simplify fox control programs across Australia.” . Download Foxoff MSDS Declaration Form