Rat Poisons and Owls

<p>Nobody likes pests, hence why pesticides were invented. Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, the impact of rodenticides, and of course, best management practices when it comes to controlling rodents in our yards and neighborhoods.</p> <h2><strong>Learn more:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>National Pesticide Information Center: What are rodenticides? - <a href="http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html" target="_blank">http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html</a></li> <li>AskIFAS: Rat and Mouse Control - <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/DH044" target="_blank">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/DH044</a></li> <li>Potential Risks of Nine Rodenticides to Birds and Nontarget Mammals: a Comparative Approach - <a href="https://www.fluoridealert.org/wp-content/pesticides/EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0955-0005.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.fluoridealert.org/wp-content/pesticides/EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0955-0005.pdf</a></li> </ul> <h2><strong>How You Can Help:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Share what you learned with a friend!</li> <li>Implement integrated pest management (IPM) - <a href="http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html" target="_blank">http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html</a></li> <li>If resorting to rodenticides, ensure you read the label and apply correctly - <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PI284" target="_blank">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PI284</a></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Sources for this Episode:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Cornell Wildlife Health Lab: Rodenticide Toxicity - <a href="https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/disease/rodenticide-toxicity" target="_blank">https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/disease/rodenticide-toxicity</a></li> <li>National Pesticide Information Center: What are rodenticides? - <a href="http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.