Protecting Raptors by Banning Rat Poisons

Commonly used poisons called Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) are lethal pesticides used in an attempt to control rodent populations. Black box bait stations containing SGARs are placed alongside homes, hotels, grocery stores, daycare centers, and more.

Rodenticides are proven to have devastating consequences on the ecosystem, negatively impacting local wildlife populations like raptors, degrading water, soil and plant communities and reducing local and regional biodiversity.

Any bird, wildlife or pet that eats poisoned rodents accumulates SGARs in their own bodies, often leading to death. Since raptors consume thousands of rodents a year, they are particularly susceptible to these impacts. Safer alternatives exist, and when used together are often more effective than simply relying on rodenticides.