Is the use of Zinc Phosphate effective due to the absence of bait shyness?

Zinc Phosphate is a rodenticide that functions by releasing phosphine gas upon contact with moisture, which is effectively lethal to rodents when ingested. One of the characteristics of Zinc Phosphate is that it does not induce bait shyness. Bait shyness occurs when rodents avoid food or bait they have previously consumed, which can happen with some other types of rodenticides. However, the absence of bait shyness with Zinc Phosphate allows for its effective use because rodents can be repeatedly exposed to it without developing an aversion.

The reason for the answer being false is that while Zinc Phosphate may be effective in many scenarios, its effectiveness can be influenced by various factors, including bait preferences, environmental conditions, other food sources available, and the overall population of rodents. Therefore, saying that Zinc Phosphate is effective solely due to the absence of bait shyness overlooks the multifaceted nature of rodent control, where other conditions and variables also play a significant role in its effectiveness.