Answers to frequently asked questions:

Q: I placed Sweeney’s Poison Peanuts in my back yard. How long should I keep my pet away from the pellets?

A: Sweeney's Poison Peanuts will break down and decompose when exposed to water and soil. After this occurs, you can let your pet out as long as the pellets have disintegrated and washed away.

Q: How long do poison peanuts remain active?

A: The length of time the pellets remain active depends on the amount of precipitation your area has received. If it has not rained since you applied the pellets, the pellets are probably still intact and poisonous. If it has rained or the area has been watered, three to four weeks would be a safe time to wait before exposing your pet to the pellets.

Q: Can I use poison peanuts in my vegetable garden?

A: There is little risk associated with eating vegetables grown in gardens treated with Sweeney’s Poison Peanuts. The active ingredient, Zinc Phosphide, cannot be directly absorbed through plant roots.

Q: I placed Sweeney’s Poison Peanuts in my yard; why do I still have moles?

A: It is important to place the bait in an active tunnel. To figure out which runway is active, you need to flatten out all runs. The following day you should notice that one runway has re-appeared. This indicates an active runway. This is the runway where the Sweeney’s Poison Peanuts should be placed.

Sweeney’s is one of the leading manufacturers of mole, gopher and nuisance wildlife control products, was founded in 1892 by W.R. Sweeney. A skilled pharmacist, Mr. Sweeney invented a mouse killer that was so effective the Sweeney’s brand was quickly expanded to include additional quality control products. More than 100 years later, Sweeney’s is an industry leader, helping homeowners win the war on unwanted backyard invaders with an arsenal of mole and gopher weapons which include an array of traps, repellents and poisons.