Rodenticides are INHUMANE

Poison bait boxes are stocked with rodenticides. These poisons are so toxic that they are usually lethal after one ingestion. But, here is the big issue - this poison takes days or even weeks to kill. In that time, rodents have been shown to feed on the poison many more times. This is rendering the rodents slow, easy to prey upon and highly toxic. It is well known that our companion animals, raptors and many other wild animals are eating these easy to catch rodents and dying as a result of it. The poison in the rodents consumed is bioaccumulating in the livers and ultimately killing them. Since rodenticides are intended to be palatable for their target species, pets are also inclined to consume these toxic products.

Rodenticides are DANGEROUS

Not only are we killing wildlife by continuing this inhumane and ineffective practice but, we are disturbing the natural balance of our environment and disrupting biodiversity. When cities, towns and municipalities place bait boxes in sewer systems, the poisons end up in our water. A recent study in Ontario showed that 62% of owl livers showed accumulation of these poisons. Not only are these poisons affecting mammals but, other wildlife like turtles, worms and insects, are eating the carrion of animals that have died due to rodenticide toxicity. More horrific - studies have identified these poisons showing up in fish and invertebrates species.

Rodenticides are INEFFECTIVE

Rodenticides do not address the root of infestation problems and fail to control rodent populations over the long-term. Rats and mice are drawn to areas where they have access to food and shelter, and so structural access points to these resources must be addressed if they are to be permanently removed. By eliminating the resident rodent population, rodenticides simply clear the way for a new population to move in. Further, in response to the thinning of their populations, poisoned rodents mate faster in the days to weeks before their deaths. Relying solely on methods of killing instead only facilitates the rebound of these populations.

There is no safe use of ANY poison.