Rhode Island Bans Deadly Rat Poisons

Rhode Island is cracking down on deadly rat poisons, becoming the second state after California to ban them—starting March 2027 for the first generation, January 2028 for the second, and fully eliminating both by January 2029. The move targets anticoagulant rodenticides that are poisoning birds of prey like hawks and eagles, which ingest the toxins through poisoned rodents. The Audubon Society and wildlife rehab centers back the ban, citing hundreds of raptor deaths linked to these chemicals. While pest control critics warn of ineffective alternatives and potential rodent surges, supporters say the phased approach gives communities time to adopt safer methods like sanitation and sealing, plus a pilot program will help towns make the transition smoothly. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fca2b32e309500f