What are anticoagulants primarily used for?

Anticoagulants are primarily used in rodent control. These substances work by disrupting the normal clotting process, leading to uncontrolled bleeding in rodents when they ingest the anticoagulant. This method is effective because it typically results in the death of the rodent after a short period, which allows them to continue feeding without immediate suspicion from other rodents.

Other options, such as treatments for fungal infections, insect repellents, or soil fumigation, do not utilize anticoagulants in their mechanisms of action. Anticoagulants are not designed or applicable for addressing health issues related to fungi, keeping insects away, or managing soil pests through chemical means. Each of those alternatives involves a different class of chemicals or methodologies specific to their purposes.