Opinion

The Global Food Security Issue: Why Rodenticides are Ineffective in Managing Rodent Populations

Global Food Security: The Impact of Rodents and Rodenticides   Rodenticides are often seen as the solution to rodent infestations, but evidence suggests that they may not be as effective as previously thought. In fact, rodenticides may be contributing to a global food security issue. According to recent studies, at least 20% of the global …

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The $19 Billion Threat: The Economic Impact of Rodents on the U.S.

The Billion-Dollar Burden: How Rodents Impact the U.S. Economy Rodents are not only a nuisance, but they also pose a significant economic threat to the United States. According to a report published by the Pest Control Industry (PCI) in 2018, rodents cost the U.S. approximately $19 billion in economic losses each year. This is a …

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The Brutal Reality Of The Rodenticide Scam

People Don’t Know What They Are Buying It is sold to people as the most economical way to manage rodent populations and prevent problems, and the efficacy of the product outweighs any potential unethical or inhumane outcomes, or environmental harm. People, businesses, and especially policymakers need to know that besides being incredibly inhumane and harmful, rodenticides do …

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a picture of a poisoned rat that ate rodenticide

Mental Health and Pest Control Intersect in the Massive Failure of Vancouver’s SRO System

Pest management calls regarding rodent populations are not new to Humane Solutions.  While these jobs are among our most frequent service calls, we were struck by both the human/animal welfare situation that we discovered at a Vancouver Single Resident Occupancy (SRO) hotel in downtown Vancouver. A breeding pair of rats, originally kept as companion animals, …

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