Rodenticide: Deadly Decision

About this episode

The episode discusses the dangers of using rodenticides and highlights safer alternatives.

Summary: Got rats? Think before you use a rodenticide to solve your problem. Some poisons can be deadly to more than just rats. Show Notes: Special thanks to Cheryl MacAllister who wrote the original version of this and gave me permission to use it. ”Poisons Used to Kill Rodents Have Safer Alternatives” by Ted Williams, Audubon Magazine, January-February 2013 https://www.audubon.org/magazine/poisons-used-kill-rodents-have-safer-alternatives?int_query=rodenticide&int_src=site_search “Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them,” from Audubon Staff at Audubon Connecticut, Audubon Magazine, March 19, 2024 https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/news/rodenticides-may-not-target-birds-they-do-kill-them?int_src=site_search&int_query=rodenticide Alternatives to poison: Raptors are the Solution, https://raptorsarethesolution.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

People in this episode

Host: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Topics covered

• rodenticides
• wildlife safety
• poison alternatives
• environmental impact
• pest control

Keywords

• rodenticide
• rats
• poisons
• wildlife
• environment
• pest control
• safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Audubon Magazine, Audubon Connecticut, Raptors are the Solution, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

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