Known as anti-coagulants, the chemicals prevent blood from clotting or coagulating. One is known as warfarin the same chemical sold to people as Coumadin, a prescription blood thinner. A new "super toxic" strain of rodenticide was developed in the 1970s because it required only a single dose to kill a rat. The Brand names include Havoc, Talon, Contrac, Maki, Ratimus and d-CON Mouse Pruf II.
Surely you’re not suggesting I break with tradition and actually read the article before I post? :-))