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Rat Poisons and Wildlife: What’s the Big Deal

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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. Learn more: National Pesticide Information Center: What are rodenticides? - http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html AskIFAS: Rat and Mouse Control - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/DH044 Potential Risks of Nine Rodenticides to Birds and Nontarget Mammals: a Comparative Approach - https://www.fluoridealert.org/wp-content/pesticides/EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0955-0005.pdf Rodent management options in and around the home - https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellasco/2022/07/25/management-of-rodents/ How You Can Help: Share what you learned with a friend! Implement integrated pest management (IPM) - http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html If resorting to rodenticides, ensure you read the label and apply correctly - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PI284 Sources for this Episode: Cornell Wildlife Health Lab: Rodenticide Toxicity - https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/disease/rodenticide-toxicity National Pesticide Information Center: What are rodenticides? - http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html Potential Risks of Nine Rodenticides to Birds and Nontarget Mammals: a Comparative Approach - https://www.fluoridealert.org/wp-content/pesticides/EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0955-0005.pdf AskIFAS: Rat and Mouse Control - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/DH044 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy learning about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here! If you're active on iNaturalist, consider joining our iNaturalist project, Naturally Florida's Listener Observations, here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/naturally-florida-s-listener-observations --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naturallyflorida/message

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