Appendix A to Impact Assessment of the Draft Notice of Intent to Cancel Selected Residential Consumer Rodenticide 

Products to Control Commensal Rodents

A-1. Mouse Control Product Prices 

Traditional Snap Traps, Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

 (6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Victor Mouse Traps 2 $1.29 $0.65 $3.87 $7.74 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Victor Easy Set Mouse 

Traps 4 $1.97 $0.49 $2.96 $5.91 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

Victor Quick Set 

Mouse Traps 2

$3.99 $2.00 $11.97 $23.94 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

$5.49 $2.75 $16.47 $32.94 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

$1.39 $0.70 $4.17 $8.34 H.C. Summers In-Store Visit, 

Jefferson, MD (7/25/11)

Tomcat Wooden 

Mouse Traps

2 $0.98 $0.49 $2.94 $5.88 

Lowe's Online, for 20152 area 

code; Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

2 $1.99 $1.00 $5.97 $11.94 CVS In-Store Visit, Arlington, 

VA (7/19/2011)

2 $4.95 $2.48 $14.85 $29.70 H.C. Summers In-Store Visit, 

Jefferson, MD (7/25/11)

2 $0.98 $0.49 $2.94 $5.88 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

4 $1.62 $0.41 $2.43 $4.86 Target In-Store Visit, 

Arlington, VA (7/18/2011)
Traditional Snap Traps, Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

 (6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

4 $1.47 $0.37 $2.21 $4.41 Target In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

Tomcat Plastic Mouse 

Snap Traps

1 $5.99 $5.99 $35.94 $71.88 CVS In-Store Visit (Arlington, 

VA-7/19/2011)

2 $3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82 

Lowes Online, for 20152 area 

code; Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

2 $3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

2 $3.99 $2.00 $11.97 $23.94 

Weis Markets #131 In-Store 

Visit, Harrisburg, PA 

(7/18/2011)

2 $6.29 $3.15 $18.87 $37.74 

Giant #745 In-Store Visit, LeeJackson Highway, Fairfax, VA 

(9/2/11)

PIC Snap Traps 2 $0.99 $0.50 $2.97 $5.94 

Weis Markets #131 In-Store 

Visit, Harrisburg, PA 

(7/18/2011)

Ortho Home Defense 

Max Mouse, Press 

and Set Mouse Traps

2

$3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

$4.48 $2.24 $13.44 $26.88 Lowe's In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

Ortho Home Defense 

Max Mouse, One 

Touch Mouse Traps

2

$7.97 $3.99 $23.91 $47.82 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

$7.98 $3.99 $23.94 $47.88 Lowe's In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

$7.98 $3.99 $23.94 $47.88 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)
Traditional Snap Traps, Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

 (6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Average Price $3.80 $1.98 $11.89 $23.77

Low Price $0.98 $0.37 $2.21 $4.41

High Price $7.98 $5.99 $35.94 $71.88

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Covered Snap Traps, Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

 (6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

D-con Ultra-Set Trap 

Kills Mice 1

$5.99 $5.99 $35.94 $71.88 Target In-Store Visit, 

Arlington, VA (7/18/11)

$4.36 $4.36 $26.16 $52.32 Lowe's In-Store Visit (Fairfax,

VA-7/18/2011)

$4.54 $4.54 $27.24 $54.48 Target In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

$4.99 $4.99 $29.94 $59.88 

Giant #745 In-Store Visit, 

Lee-Jackson Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

D-con "No View, No 

Touch" 2

$4.97 $2.49 $14.91 $29.82 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

$7.05 $2.49 $14.91 $29.82 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Tomcat Mouse Spin 

Trap 2 $4.97 $2.49 $14.91 $29.82 

Lowe's Online, for 20152

area code; Lowe's In-Store 

Visit, Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)
Covered Snap Traps, Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

 (6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

$6.49 $3.25 $19.47 $38.94 

Giant #745 In-Store Visit, 

Lee-Jackson Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

$5.74 $2.87 $17.22 $34.44 Target In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

$4.97 $2.49 $14.91 $29.82 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

$6.49 $3.25 $19.47 $38.94 

Giant #745 In-Store Visit, 

Lee-Jackson Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

$4.24 $2.12 $12.72 $25.44 Target In-Store Visit, 

Arlington, VA (7/18/2011)

Average Price $5.40 $3.44 $20.65 $41.30 

Low Price $4.24 $2.12 $12.72 $25.44 

High Price $7.05 $5.99 $35.94 $71.88 

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Glue Traps for Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Catchmaster Baited 

Mouse Glue Traps 2 $1.99 $1.00 $5.97 $11.94 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)
Glue Traps for Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

JT Eaton Rat and Mouse 

Glue Traps (Large Traps 

for Mice and Rats)

2 $4.95 $2.48 $14.85 $29.70 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

JT Eaton Mouse Glue 

Traps (Small Mouse 

Traps)

2 $2.29 $1.15 $6.87 $13.74 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

4 $3.09 $0.77 $4.64 $9.27 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

PIC Mouse Glueboards 4 $2.55 $0.64 $3.83 $7.65 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Tomcat Mouse Glue Trap 

with Eugenol

4 $3.97 $0.99 $5.96 $11.91 

Lowe's Online, for 20152

area code; Lowe's In-Store 

Visit, Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

4 $3.97 $0.99 $5.96 $11.91 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

4 $3.97 $0.99 $5.96 $11.91 Lowe's Online, for 94102 

area code (7/18/2011)

6 $3.29 $0.55 $3.29 $6.58 Target In-Store Visit, 

Arlington, VA (7/18/11)

6 $2.99 $0.50 $2.99 $5.98 Target In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

TomCat Mouse and Rats 

Glue Traps 2

$4.39 $2.20 $13.17 $26.34 Lowe's In-Store Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

$3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

Real Kill Glue for Mice 4 $3.78 $0.95 $5.67 $11.34 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)
Glue Traps for Mice 

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Average Price $3.48 $1.17 $7.00 $14.01 

Low Price $1.99 $0.50 $2.99 $5.98

High Price $4.95 $2.48 $14.85 $29.70

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Alternative Control Methods, Mice

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

D-Con Circular 

Trap (Live Trap) 2 $5.99 $3.00 $17.97 $35.94 

Giant #745 In-Store Visit, LeeJackson Highway, Fairfax, VA 

(9/2/11)

Tomcat Single 

Catch Live Trap 1 $4.47 $4.47 $26.82 $53.64 

Lowe's Online, for 20152 area 

code; Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

Tomcat Live 

Catch Mouse 

Trap

1 $4.47 $4.47 $26.82 $53.64 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

Repeater Rodent 

Trap (Live Trap) 1 $10.99 $10.99 $65.94 $131.88 H.C. Summers In-Store Visit, Jefferson, MD (7/25/11)

Victor Tin Cat 

Mouse Trap (Live 

Trap)

1 $17.09 $17.09 $102.54 $205.08 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Havahart Two 

Door Live Mouse 

Trap 

1 $17.99 $17.99 $107.94 $215.88 Havahart Online (7/19/2011)
Alternative Control Methods, Mice

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Victor Electronic 

Mouse Trap 1 $24.99 $24.99 $149.94 $299.88 Target Online (7/16/2011)

Average Price $12.28 $11.86 $71.14 $142.28 

Low Price $4.47 $3.00 $17.97 $35.94

High Price $24.99 $24.99 $149.94 $299.88

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

FGAR/Acute Rodenticide Blocks in Pre-Baited, Single-Use Bait Stations, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Tom Cat 

Disposable 

Mouse Bait 

Station

Bromethalin 12455-120 1 $1.99 $1.99 $11.94 $23.88 Bell Labs 

(6/23/2011)

Ortho Home 

Max No Touch 

Bait Station

Chlorophacinone 7173-287-239 2 $5.47 $2.74 $16.41 $32.82

Home Depot In-Store 

Visit, Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Tom Cat 

Mouse Killer II Bromethalin 12455-123-3240

2 $3.49 $1.75 $10.47 $20.94

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, VA 

(9/2/11)

2 $3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

4 $5.97 $1.49 $8.96 $17.91 Lowe's Online, for 
FGAR/Acute Rodenticide Blocks in Pre-Baited, Single-Use Bait Stations, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

20152 area code; 

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

4 $5.97 $1.49 $8.96 $17.91

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(9/2/11)

4 $5.97 $1.49 $8.96 $17.91

Home Depot In-Store 

Visit, Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

4 $5.97 $1.49 $8.96 $17.91

Lowe's Online for 

area code 94102

(7/18/2011)

4 $5.47 $1.37 $8.21 $16.41

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, Jefferson, 

MD (7/25/11)

Average Price $4.92 $1.75 $10.53 $21.06

Low Price $1.99 $1.37 $8.21 $16.41

High Price $5.97 $2.74 $16.41 $32.82

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).
FGAR/Acute Rodenticide Block Multi-Pack with Reusable Bait Station

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Tom Cat Block 

Bait with 

Refillable 

Station 

Bromethalin 12455-123-

3240

16

$7.97 $0.50 $47.82 $95.64 Bell Labs 

(6/23/2011)

$9.47 $0.59 $56.82 $113.64

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

8 $7.47 $0.93 $44.82 $89.64

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

2 $3.97 $1.99 $23.82 $47.64

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(9/2/11)

4 $5.97 $1.49 $35.82 $71.64

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(9/2/11)

Tom Cat 

Mouse Killer I Bromethalin 12455-122-3240

16 $9.47 $0.59 $56.82 $113.64

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(9/2/11)

8

$5.99 $0.75 $35.94 $71.88

Target In-Store Visit, 

Arlington, VA 

(7/18/2011)

$7.47 $0.93 $44.82 $89.64

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(9/2/11)

$6.97 $0.87 $41.82 $83.64

Home Depot InStore Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

4 $4.69 $1.17 $28.14 $56.28

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, VA 

(9/2/11)
FGAR/Acute Rodenticide Block Multi-Pack with Reusable Bait Station

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Average Price $6.94 $0.98 $41.66 $83.33

Low Price $3.97 $0.50 $23.82 $47.64

High Price $9.47 $1.99 $56.82 $113.64

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Block Form Rodenticides, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Assault Bromethalin 67517-66-59613

25 $15.95 $0.64 $3.83 $7.66

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

10 $6.95 $0.70 $4.17 $8.34

H.C. Summers InStore Visit,

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Real Kill All 

Weather Rat 

and Mouse

Bromethalin 67517-66-478

12 $4.97 $0.41 $2.49 $4.97

Home Depot InStore Visit (Fairfax, 

VA-7/18/2011)

36 $14.88 $0.41 $2.48 $4.96

Home Depot InStore Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

Tomcat Bait 

Chunx Diphacinone 12455-61-3240 16 $21.99 $1.37 $8.25 $16.49

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 
Block Form Rodenticides, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

(7/25/11)

Tomcat Bait 

Chunx 

Rampage

Bromethalin 12455-95-3240 10 $21.99 $2.20 $13.19 $26.39

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Tomcat All 

Weather 

Rodent Block

Diphacinone 12455-5-3240

16 $4.99 $0.31 $1.87 $3.74

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

8 $3.99 $0.50 $2.99 $5.99

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Victor Fast 

Kill Bromethalin 47629-11 9 $5.15 $0.57 $3.43 $6.87

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Havoc Bromadiolone 100-1056-61282 12 $9.99 $0.83 $5.00 $9.99

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Hawk Bait 

Chunx Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240 28 $16.99 $0.61 $3.64 $7.28

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Hawk 

Rodent Block Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240 12 $6.33 $0.53 $3.17 $6.33

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)
Block Form Rodenticides, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

8 $4.99 $0.62 $3.74 $7.49

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Jaguar Bait 

Chunx Brodifacoum 12455-89-3240 40 $22.04 $0.55 $3.31 $6.61

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Jaguar 

Rodent Block Brodifacoum 12455-89-3240 8 $5.99 $0.75 $4.49 $8.99

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Just One Bite 

Bar Bromadiolone 7173-189-270 8 $4.17 $0.52 $3.13 $6.26 Sears Online (7/6/2011)

Just One Bite 

II Bromadiolone 270-372

3 $1.99 $0.66 $3.98 $7.96

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

6 $4.95 $0.83 $4.95 $9.90

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

10 $7.99 $0.80 $4.79 $9.59

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

75 $54.99 $0.73 $4.40 $8.80

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)
Block Form Rodenticides, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

8 $4.95 $0.62 $3.71 $7.43

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Maki Parafin 

Blocks Bromadiolone 7173-189 8 $9.99 $1.25 $7.49 $14.99

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

D-Con Mini 

Blocks Difethialone 7173-218-3282 8 $4.56 $0.57 $3.42 $6.84 Walmart Online (7/6/2011)

D-Con Bait 

Paste 

Pouches

Brodifacoum 7173-218-3282 7

$5.12 $0.73 $4.39 $8.78 Walmart Online 

(7/6/2011)

$5.79 $0.83 $4.96 $9.93

Weis Markets #131 

In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(7/18/2011)

Average Price, FGAR/Acutes and SGARs $10.87 $0.74 $4.45 $8.90

Average Price, FGAR/Acutes $11.21 $0.79 $4.74 $9.49

Average Price, SGARs $10.68 $0.71 $4.29 $8.57

Low Price, FGAR/Acutes and SGARs $1.99 $0.31 $1.87 $3.74

Low Price, FGAR/Acutes $3.99 $0.31 $1.87 $3.74

Low Price, SGARs $1.99 $0.52 $3.13 $6.26

High Price, FGAR/Acutes and SGARs $54.99 $2.20 $13.19 $26.39

High Price, FGAR/Acutes $21.99 $2.20 $13.19 $26.39

High Price, SGARs $54.99 $1.25 $7.49 $14.99

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).
 SGAR Loose Form, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

D-Con Mouse 

Prufe II 

(Granular 

Wedge)

Brodifacoum 3282-65

1

$1.89 $1.89 $11.34 $22.68 Kmart Online 

(7/6/2011)

$2.49 $2.49 $14.94 $29.88 CVS Online 

(7/6/2011)

$1.79 $1.79 $10.74 $21.48

Home Depot InStore Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

$2.55 $2.55 $15.30 $30.60

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

2

$4.45 $2.23 $13.35 $26.70 Kmart online 

(7/6/2011)

$4.39 $2.20 $13.17 $26.34

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

4

$5.46 $1.37 $8.19 $16.38 True Value online 

(7/6/2011)

$5.59 $1.40 $8.39 $16.77

Weis Markets #131 

In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(7/18/2011)

$6.99 $1.75 $10.49 $20.97

Giant #745, LeeJackson Highway, 

Fairfax, VA 22033 

(9/2/11)

D-Con Bait 

Pellets Brodifacoum 3282-65 6 $4.27 $0.71 $4.27 $8.54 Walmart Online (7/6/2011)
 SGAR Loose Form, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

4 $6.85 $1.71 $10.28 $20.55

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

D-Con Ready 

Mixed Bait Bits 

Generation II

Brodifacoum 3282-81 4

$4.67 $1.17 $7.01 $14.01 Walmart Online 

(7/6/2011)

$5.69 $1.42 $8.54 $17.07 Kmart Online 

(7/6/2011)

$4.67 $1.17 $7.01 $14.01

Home Depot InStore Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

$5.47 $1.37 $8.21 $16.41

Lowe's In-Store 

Visit (Fairfax, VA7/18/2011)

$6.85 $1.71 $10.28 $20.55

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

$5.79 $1.45 $8.69 $17.37

Weis Markets #131 

In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(7/18/2011)

$6.99 $1.75 $10.49 $20.97

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

Maki Pellet 

Place Pack Bromadiolone 7173-188 1 $1.29 $1.29 $7.74 $15.48

Fisher's Hardware 

In-Store Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Tom Cat Ultra Bromadiolone 12455-69-3240 1 $1.87 $1.87 $11.22 $22.44 Bell Labs 
 SGAR Loose Form, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Pellets (6/23/2011)

8 $6.49 $0.81 $4.87 $9.74

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

Tomcat Rat 

and Mouse Bait 

(Pellets)

Diphacinone 12455-81-3240 64 $4.99 $0.08 $0.47 $0.94

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Tom Cat Ultra 

Pelleted BaitMouseBromadiolone 12455-86 6 $5.97 $1.00 $5.97 $11.94 Bell Labs 

(6/23/2011)

Tom Cat Ultra 

Pelleted BaitMouse and Rat Bromadiolone 12455-86 6 $5.97 $1.00 $5.97 $11.94 Bell Labs 

(6/23/2011)

Average Price $4.73 $1.51 $9.04 $18.07

Low Price $1.29 $0.08 $0.47 $0.94

High Price $6.99 $2.55 $15.30 $30.60

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).
 Single-Use SGARs with Disposable Bait Station, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

D-Con CornerFit Brodifacoum 3282-91 1 $4.99 $4.99 $29.94 $59.88 

Giant #745, LeeJackson 

Highway, 

Fairfax, VA 

22033 (9/2/11)

Tomcat Mouse 

Killer Pre-loaded 

Disposable Mouse 

Bait Station 

Bromadiolone 12455-68-

3240 2 $3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82 

Lowes Online for 

20152 area code 

(7/6/11)

Average Price $4.48 $3.49 $20.93 $41.85

Low Price $3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82

High Price $4.99 $4.99 $29.94 $59.88

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Multi-Pack SGARs with Reusable Bait Station, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Jaguar 

Rodenticide Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240 10 $8.99 $0.90 $53.94 $107.88 

H.C. Summers 

In-Store Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Tom Cat Ultra 

Baited Mouse 

Bait Station 

(Refillable) 

Bromadiolone 12455-68-3240 16 $9.47 $0.59 $56.82 $113.64 

Lowes Online 

for 20152 area 

code (7/6/11)
Multi-Pack SGARs with Reusable Bait Station, Mice

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Tom Cat 4 x 1 oz 

Block Bait with 

Refillable Station

Bromadiolone 12455-129-3240 4 $5.47 $1.37 $32.82 $65.64 

Lowes Online 

for 20152 area 

code (7/6/11)

Tom Cat 8 x 1 oz 

Block Bait with 

Refillable Station 

Bromadiolone 12455-129-3240 8 $7.47 $0.93 $44.82 $89.64 

Lowes Online 

for 20152 area 

code (7/6/11)

Hawk 

Rodenticide Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240 10 $9.99 $1.00 $59.94 $119.88 

H.C. Summers 

In-Store Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Average Price $8.28 $0.96 $49.67 $99.34 

Low Price $5.47 $0.59 $32.82 $65.64

High Price $9.99 $1.37 $59.94 $119.88

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

A-2: Rat Control Product Prices 

Traditional Snap Traps for Rats

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Victor Rat Traps 1 $2.39 $2.39 $14.34 $28.68 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Victor Quick Set 

Power Kill Rat Trap, 

Plastic

1 $2.99 $2.99 $17.94 $35.88 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)
Traditional Snap Traps for Rats

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Victor Quick Set 

Power Kill Rat Trap, 

Wooden

1

$1.96 $1.96 $11.76 $23.52 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

$2.29 $2.29 $13.74 $27.48 H.C. Summers In-Store Visit, 

Jefferson, MD (7/25/11)

$1.98 $1.98 $11.88 $23.76 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

Tomcat Plastic Rat 

Snap Trap

1 $4.97 $4.97 $29.82 $59.64 

Lowe's Online, for 20152 area 

code; Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

1 $4.97 $4.97 $29.82 $59.64 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

Tomcat Wooden Rat 

Trap 1 $1.98 $1.98 $11.88 $23.76 

Lowe's Online, for 20152 area 

code; Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

Ortho Home Defense 

Max One Touch SetDisposable 2 $8.35 $4.18 $25.05 $50.10 

Fisher's Hardware In-Store 

Visit, Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Ortho Home Defense 

Max One Touch Set 1 $4.99 $4.99 $29.94 $59.88 Home Depot In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

Average Price $3.69 $3.27 $19.62 $39.23 

Low Price $1.96 $1.96 $11.76 $23.52

High Price $8.35 $4.99 $29.94 $59.88

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).
Glue Traps for Rats

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

JT Eaton Rat and Mouse 

Glue Traps (Large Traps 

for Mice and Rats)

2 $4.95 $2.48 $14.85 $29.70 

Fisher's Hardware InStore Visit, Springfield, 

VA (7/18/2011)

TomCat Mouse and Rats 

Glue Traps 2

$4.39 $2.20 $13.17 $26.34 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

$3.97 $1.99 $11.91 $23.82 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

Real Kill Large Glue for 

Rats and Mice 2 $4.27 $2.14 $12.81 $25.62 Lowe's In-Store Visit, Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

TomCat Rat Glue Trap 

with Eugenol 6 $3.99 $0.67 $3.99 $7.98 Target In-Store Visit, Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

Average Price $4.31 $1.89 $11.35 $22.69 

Low Price $3.97 $0.67 $3.99 $7.98

High Price $4.95 $2.48 $14.85 $29.70

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Alternative Control Methods, Rats

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Tomcat Single Catch 

Live Trap 1 $4.47 $4.47 $26.82 $53.64 

Lowe's Online, for 20152 area 

code; Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA (7/18/2011)

Havahart Easy Set 

Small 1-Door Animal 1 $34.99 $34.99 $209.94 $419.88 Havahart Online, 7/19/11
Alternative Control Methods, Rats

Product

Number of 

Placements per 

Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Trap (for Rats)

$22.97 $22.97 $137.82 $275.64 Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA (9/2/11)

Average Price $20.81 $20.81 $124.86 $249.72 

Low Price $4.47 $4.47 $26.82 $53.64

High Price $34.99 $34.99 $209.94 $419.88

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

FGAR/Acute Rodenticide Blocks in Pre-Baited, Single-Use Bait Stations, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Tom Cat Rat 

Station, 

Disposable (SKU 

48745 22580)

Bromethalin 12455-120-

3240 1

$8.97 $8.97 $53.82 $107.64 Bell Labs (6/23/2011)

$7.29 $7.29 $43.74 $87.48 

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, VA 

(9/2/11)

$9.47 $9.47 $56.82 $113.64 

Lowe's Online, for 

20152 area code; 

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)

$9.47 $9.47 $56.82 $113.64 

Lowe's In-Store Visit, 

Harrisburg, PA 

(9/2/11)

$8.97 $8.97 $53.82 $107.64 

Home Depot In-Store 

Visit, Fairfax, VA 

(7/18/2011)
FGAR/Acute Rodenticide Blocks in Pre-Baited, Single-Use Bait Stations, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Average Price $8.83 $8.83 $53.00 $106.01 

Low Price $7.29 $7.29 $43.74 $87.48

High Price $9.47 $9.47 $56.82 $113.64

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

Block Form Rodenticides, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Real Kill All 

Weather Rat 

and Mouse

Bromethalin 67517-66-478

12 $4.97 $0.41 $2.49 $4.97

Home Depot InStore Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

36 $14.88 $0.41 $2.48 $4.96

Home Depot InStore Visit, Fairfax, 

VA (7/18/2011)

Tomcat Bait 

Chunx Diphacinone 12455-61-3240 16 $21.99 $1.37 $8.25 $16.49

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Tomcat Bait 

Chunx 

Rampage

Bromethalin 12455-95-3240 10 $21.99 $2.20 $13.19 $26.39

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Tomcat All 

Weather 

Rodent Block

Diphacinone 12455-5-3240 16 $4.99 $0.31 $1.87 $3.74

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)
Block Form Rodenticides, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

8 $3.99 $0.50 $2.99 $5.99

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Hawk Bait 

Chunx Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240 16 $16.99 $1.06 $6.37 $12.74

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Hawk Rodent 

Block Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240

12 $6.33 $0.53 $3.17 $6.33

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

8 $4.99 $0.62 $3.74 $7.49

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Jaguar Bait 

Chunx Brodifacoum 12455-89-3240 40 $22.04 $0.55 $3.31 $6.61

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Jaguar Rodent 

Block Brodifacoum 12455-89-3240 8 $5.99 $0.75 $4.49 $8.99

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Just One Bite 

Bar Bromadiolone 7173-189-270 8 $4.17 $0.52 $3.13 $6.26 Sears Online (7/6/2011)

Just One Bite II Bromadiolone 270-372 3 $1.99 $0.66 $3.98 $7.96

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)
Block Form Rodenticides, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

6 $4.95 $0.83 $4.95 $9.90

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

10 $7.99 $0.80 $4.79 $9.59

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

75 $54.99 $0.73 $4.40 $8.80

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

8 $4.95 $0.62 $3.71 $7.43

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Tomcat Ultra 

Block Bait Bromadiolone 12455-79-3240 8 $4.99 $0.62 $3.74 $7.49

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

D-Con Rat & 

Mouse Bait 

Blocks II

Difethialone 7173-236-3282 8 $4.99 $0.62 $3.74 $7.49

Giant #745 In-Store 

Visit, Lee-Jackson 

Highway, Fairfax, 

VA (9/2/11)

D-Con Mini 

Blocks Difethialone 7173-218-3282 8 $4.56 $0.57 $3.42 $6.84 Walmart Online (7/6/2011)

Jaguar 

Rodenticide Bromadiolone 12455-76-3240 10 $8.99 $0.90 $5.39 $10.79

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)
Block Form Rodenticides, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Average Price, FGAR/Acutes and SGARs $11.03 $0.74 $4.46 $8.92

Average Price, FGAR/Acutes $12.14 $0.87 $5.21 $10.42

Average Price, SGARs $10.59 $0.69 $4.16 $8.31

Low Price, FGAR/Acutes and SGARs $1.99 $0.31 $1.87 $3.74

Low Price, FGAR/Acutes $3.99 $0.31 $1.87 $3.74

Low Price, SGARs $1.99 $0.52 $3.13 $6.26

High Price, FGAR/Acutes and SGARs $54.99 $2.20 $13.19 $26.39

High Price, FGAR/Acutes $21.99 $2.20 $13.19 $26.39

High Price, SGARs $54.99 $1.06 $6.37 $12.74

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).

SGAR Loose Form, Rats

Product Active 

Ingredient 

EPA 

Registration 

Number

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price Price per 

Placement

Average Expenditure 

for Control in a 

Minor Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a Major 

Infestation 

(12 Placements)

Source

Tom Cat Ultra 

Pelleted BaitMouse and RatBromadiolone 12455-86 6 $5.97 $1.00 $5.97 $11.94 Bell Labs 

(6/23/2011)

Tomcat Rat 

and Mouse 

Bait (Pellets)

Diphacinone 12455-81-

3240 4 $4.99 $1.25 $7.49 $14.97

H.C. Summers InStore Visit, 

Jefferson, MD 

(7/25/11)

Average Price $5.48 $1.12 $6.73 $13.46

Low Price $4.99 $1.00 $5.97 $11.94

High Price $5.97 $1.25 $7.49 $14.97

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).
A-3: PCO and Individually Sold Bait Station Prices

Pest Control Operator Price of One-Time Visit 

Mice Rats

Terminex1$250 $250

American Pest2$225 $249 

Orkin3$250 $250

Average $242 $250

Source: Phone inquiries on July 8, 2011.

1 The Terminex quote is for a home that is less than 4,900 square feet, as Terminex prices its PCO visits based on whether greater or less than 4,900. This 

square footage was chosen based on research conducted by the National Association of Homebuilders, which found the average size of a home in the U.S. 

in 2009 to be 2,000 sq ft.

2 The American Pest quote is based on a one-time treatment for rats or mice

3 The Orkin quote is based on a three bedroom, two bath house in Washington, DC area (area code 20011).

Individually Sold Bait Stations, Rats

Product

Number of 

Placements 

per Package

Price per 

Package

Price per 

Placement

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Minor 

Infestation 

(6 Placements)

Average 

Expenditure for 

Control in a 

Major 

Infestation

(12 Placements)

Source

Neogen 

Mulitplex Rat 

Bait Station 

1 $12.40 $12.40 $74.40 $148.80 Sears Online Search 

(10/20/11)

1 $20.39 $20.39 $122.34 $244.68 

Fisher's Hardware InStore Visit, 

Springfield, VA 

(7/18/2011)

Source: In-store visits, online searches, and Bell Laboratories (2011).