Palatability improvement method

摘要

Disclosed is a dry granular poison bait composition including solid and granular porous substrates coated with a gel where in the gel includes: (a) at least one gum; (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one poison agent; and characterised in that the agent or agents are at least partially absorbed into the pores of the substrate. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the composition and a method of avoiding bait shyness by pest animals by use of the composition in pest control applications.