Pigeons show up almost everywhere people do. Window ledges, under bridges, city parks, wherever rat control is a constant, ongoing task. If you’ve ever seen rat bait sitting out somewhere pigeons can reach, you’ve probably wondered whether that bait is putting the birds at risk too. Yes, rat poison can kill pigeons. Pigeons are grain … Read more
When dealing with a rat problem, you might wonder what chemicals you’re actually working with. Organophosphates are a class of pesticides known for being extremely toxic to humans and animals. If you’re worried about safety, you might ask: does rat poison contain organophosphate? No, modern rat poisons sold for home use don’t contain organophosphates. The … Read more
If you’re dealing with a rat problem, you’ve probably wondered what’s actually inside those poison products sitting on store shelves. One question that comes up a lot is whether modern rat poisons contain strychnine, an infamous poison from old detective novels and historical pest control. So does rat poison contain strychnine? Most modern rat poisons … Read more
Ground squirrels can be just as destructive as rats, digging burrows that undermine foundations and eating garden plants. If you have rat poison on hand, you might wonder if you can use it on ground squirrels too. After all, they’re both rodents that live in similar areas. So will rat poison work on ground squirrels? … Read more
Gophers can destroy a garden in no time, digging tunnels and eating plants from the roots up. If you already have rat poison on hand for dealing with rodents, you might wonder if it’ll work on gophers too. After all, they’re both rodents, right? So will gophers eat rat poison? Gophers might eat rat poison … Read more
Crows are incredibly smart birds, and when they decide your property is a good place to hang out, they can be tough to get rid of. Some people dealing with both rats and crows wonder if the rat poison they’re using might also take care of their crow problem. But will rat poison kill crows? … Read more
If you’re dealing with a rat problem in your garden, you’ve probably considered using poison blocks. But once you put those blocks out, you might worry about other animals getting into them. Birds are common garden visitors, and many of them forage on the ground where rat poison is usually placed. So will birds eat … Read more
Pigeons can be a real headache when they take over your garden. They eat your plants, leave droppings everywhere, and generally make a mess of things. If you’re already using rat poison to deal with rodents, you might wonder if it’ll also take care of your pigeon problem. But will rat poison kill pigeons in … Read more
You might be using rat poison to control rodents, but you also enjoy watching birds in your yard. Or maybe you’re concerned about wild bird populations and wondering about the safety of poison. Does rat poison actually harm birds? Yes, rat poison harms birds. Birds can die from eating poison directly or from eating poisoned … Read more
If you’re using rat poison in your home or workplace, you might wonder about breathing it in. Maybe you’ve seen dust coming off poison pellets, or you’re worried about poison particles floating in the air. Can rat poison actually become airborne and get into your lungs? Most rat poisons don’t become airborne under normal use. … Read more