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Kaput pig killing bait

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Muzzleblast
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I just started my research on this. Has anyone used it?
Standley Feed in Madisonville sells it so I asked Jim. He's getting some numbers and requirements together for me.
Issues : Expense of the feed. Apparently you are required to take a class before buying and using it. I'm not finding where to take the class or from who. No info on the Grimes County site. Gonna call and see what I can find. You need specialized feeders for it. Not sure on cost.
Whatcha got OB?
raidernarizona
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https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/texas-private-pesticide-applicator-training/01t4x000002ciNUAAY

Believe this is what you need. That's all I got
CanyonAg77
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raidernarizona said:

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/texas-private-pesticide-applicator-training/01t4x000002ciNUAAY

Believe this is what you need. That's all I got

You are correct

https://texasfarmbureau.org/toxicant-available-to-help-farmers-ranchers-control-feral-hogs/

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Licensed applicators will be able to feed the bait once it becomes available later this spring.
tamc93
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Any success stories so far and cost of start up?
Muzzleblast
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I should have the cost numbers shortly
tamc93
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CanyonAg77 said:

raidernarizona said:

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/texas-private-pesticide-applicator-training/01t4x000002ciNUAAY

Believe this is what you need. That's all I got

You are correct

https://texasfarmbureau.org/toxicant-available-to-help-farmers-ranchers-control-feral-hogs/

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Licensed applicators will be able to feed the bait once it becomes available later this spring.

Their website indicates they also require some sort of training certificate from them.

Distributor
  • TDA Pesticide Dealer License
  • Kaput LMS Training Certification Number (by location)
  • Can distributor ship to other locations? Yes, they must have the Dealer License & Training Certification number
  • Must keep copies of TDA Licenses, Training Certifications, Sales & Transfers
Dealers
  • TDA Pesticide Dealer License
  • Kaput LMS Training Certification Number
  • Must keep copies of TDA Applicator Licenses, Training Certifications and Sales
End User
  • TDA Pesticide Applicator License
  • Kaput LMS Training Certification Number


I have not found a link for it yet, but found the presentation here: https://kaputproducts.com/feral-hog-bait-tx/

RCR06
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Usually LMS is an online training.
CanyonAg77
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Their website indicates they also require some sort of training certificate from them
Reading the link, I agree.

But you still need the underlying Texas Private Applicator's License.

I suggest anyone interested go obtain that, first. It is useful for a lot of other products, too.
tamc93
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Have that and actually also need CEUs for renewal in 2025. So the course would have merit.

Found the course, but I doubt it counts for CEU's.
Muzzleblast
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I'm following what you are saying. Next call will be to the Grimes County Extension office after I get prices.
Thanks for commenting
Maroon Saloon
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I had a Kaput rep stop by and pitch it to me. The initial cost to treat a section of land was going be around $22-23K in year 1. The costs go down after year 1 as feeder costs are not annual expense.

The process sounded incredibly labor & time intensive so there wasn't a way I could justify implementing this practice.

I talked with some wildlife biologists who were involved with the studies and were supportive of the practice and it not being a detriment to non-target species (one of my main concerns). But all agreed it was an expensive and labor intensive practice.

It is a tool in our management toolbox but not an end all, be all. I believe many people were expecting a silver bullet (so to speak) to manage the hog problem. That doesn't exist in nature, there are no simple, easy solutions to managing/mitigating natural resource issues . . .

Good luck in your efforts, let us know how it goes.
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