Rodenticides are chemical agents that are used to kill rodents such as rats and mice. While they may be effective at eliminating rodent infestations, they pose significant hazards to humans, pets, and wildlife. In this blog, we will discuss the hazards of rodenticides and the steps that can be taken to minimize their risks.
- Poisoning of Non-Target Animals
One of the most significant hazards of rodenticides is the potential for poisoning of non-target animals. Many rodenticides contain anticoagulants that can cause fatal bleeding in animals such as dogs, cats, birds, and even wildlife that consume them. Secondary poisoning can occur when predators or scavengers eat rodents that have consumed rodenticides, leading to their poisoning as well.
- Harmful to the Environment
Rodenticides can also harm the environment. They can contaminate soil, water, and vegetation, and can persist in the environment for long periods of time. This can have detrimental effects on the ecosystem and can lead to the decline of wildlife populations and disruption of the food chain.
- Potential for Accidental Exposure
Rodenticides can pose a hazard to humans if they are accidentally ingested or come into contact with the skin. Children are especially vulnerable to accidental exposure, and the ingestion of even a small amount of rodenticide can be fatal. In addition, rodenticides can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and other health issues if they are inhaled or come into contact with the skin.
- Risk of Resistance
Another hazard of rodenticides is the potential for rodents to develop resistance to them. This can occur when rodents are repeatedly exposed to the same type of rodenticide and can make it more difficult to control rodent infestations over time.
What can be done to minimize the hazards of rodenticides?
- Use Alternatives
Using alternatives to rodenticides can help minimize their hazards. These include the use of eco-friendly, non-toxic repellents. These methods are more humane and do not pose the same hazards as rodenticides.
- Proper Use and Disposal
If rodenticides must be used, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. This includes placing the bait in areas that are inaccessible to children and pets and disposing of the empty containers properly. It is also important to use only the recommended amount of bait and to avoid overusing it.
- Seek Professional Help
If you have a rodent infestation, it is best to seek professional help from a licensed pest control company. They can use safe and effective methods to control the infestation while minimizing the risks to humans, pets, and wildlife.
In conclusion, while rodenticides may be effective at controlling rodent infestations, they pose significant hazards to humans, pets, and wildlife. By using alternatives, following proper use and disposal guidelines, and seeking professional help when necessary, we can minimize these hazards and protect ourselves and our environment.
The bald eagle’s head drooped to the side. It couldn’t be saved and its CT death has spurred debate about use of rodenticide.
By Alison Cross | Hartford Courant
April 2, 2023
The death of a bald eagle from a suspected rodenticide poisoning earlier this week has renewed cries from animal advocates and conservationists for a state ban on a popular rat and mice killer.
Christine Cummings, the president of the raptor rehabilitation center A Place Called Hope, believes the male bald eagle died at the Killingworth facility Monday night after eating prey that had consumed a second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide.
SGARS, as they are commonly known, faced an outright ban in the Connecticut General Assembly earlier this session. But when lawmakers voted SB 962 out of committee, the bill’s new language walked back the prohibition, instead proposing to move SGARs into the “restricted use” category, which would allow certified applicators in the pest control field to continue using the products.
Cummings, who has recorded more than 40 confirmed SGARS deaths among birds in her care, wants the original language back.
“It’s in my lap. I’m the one who gets to cradle the aftermath, and it’s so tragic to do it over, and over, and over again,” Cummings said. “When a wildlife rehabilitator is saying, “Hey guys, we’ve got a problem’ The state needs to pay attention and listen because we’re on the front lines. We’re seeing what’s happening to our wildlife.”
So, what are some non-poisonous methods for mitigating rodent problems without disturbing the food chain?
We, at C Tech Corporation, have a unique, effective, and efficient way to tackle these pesticides and replace them with the pest-repellent products that we manufacture.
The product RodrepelTM manufactured by C Tech Corporation is an anti-rodent and animal aversive. It works on the mechanism of repellence and is an extremely low concern, low toxic, low hazard, non-carcinogenic, and non-mutagenic pest aversive. It does not kill or cause harm to the pests or to the environment, thus, indirectly helping to maintain the ecological balance.
RodrepelTM is available in the form of a masterbatch, which can be incorporated into polymeric applications like pipes, agriculture mulch films, floating row covers, greenhouse films, etc. used for crop cultivation purposes, etc.
The product available in the form of liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints in a predetermined ratio and be applied to the fences in the garden and farms to keep the pests away from these places.
Our product in the lacquer form can be applied topically on the applications. The lacquer is compatible with most surfaces like wood, concrete, metal, polymer, ceramic, etc. The lacquer can be applied on the already installed pipes in the fields or garden, fences around farms and gardens, and walls of the warehouses where the agricultural products are stored, thus protecting it from damage.
Our newly developed product in the form of a spray can be sprayed anywhere to repel the pests. The product is compatible with all types of surfaces and can be used by anyone. The RodrepelTM rodent repellent spray is completely safe to use.
RodrepelTM does not kill or harm the rodents but repels them. It does not volatilize and does not degrade the soil. It is RoHS, RoHS2, RoHS3, EU – BPR, REACH, APVMA, NEA compliant and FIFRA exempted.
In conclusion, while rodenticides may be effective at controlling rodent infestations, they pose significant hazards to humans, pets, and wildlife. By using alternatives, following proper use and disposal guidelines, and seeking professional help when necessary, we can minimize these hazards and protect ourselves and our environment.
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