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Go Poison-Free in Agoura

​Rat poison kills more than rats.

Here is some education and outreach information for our community regarding the danger rat poisons pose to people, pets, and wildlife. 

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There are no safe rat poisons! 

There are no antidotes for non-anticoagulant poisons!

Current most commonly used rat poisons:

  • Bromethalin

  • Zinc Phosphide

  • Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

  • Strychnine

  

Poisoned rats do not die in bait boxes. 

Rats and other rodents who eat rodenticides do not die right away. They may even become lethargic as they approach death, making them easy prey for predators.

 

Rat poisons work their way up the food chain

with devastating effects. The rodents are consumed by predators such as raptors, snakes, coyotes, and bobcats. The mountain lions at the top of the food chain feed on concentrated amounts of smaller predators that have eaten the poison.

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Using poisons puts your children and pets at risk.​

Read the Scientific American article on rat poisons and how they endanger 10,000 children every year in the USA. 

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REPEL.

Plant mint varieties and use products that include balsam fir, peppermint, clove, cinnamon, and garlic barrier concentrate. Use helpful and safe products.

EXCLUDE.

Seal buildings, do not overflow trashcans or trash bins (close or lock lids), clean up BBQ and grease capture trays, and seal entry points to your home, building, and garage areas. Eliminate or clean up spilled food from bird feeders and place trays under

the feeders. Bring feeders inside overnight. Use rodent-sealed composting bins.

DETER.

Remove pet feces, pick up fallen fruit, remove vegetation and debris, use strobe lights or motion-detecting water sprays. Keep the hood of your car up and shine an LED light in the engine compartment.

Poison Alternatives

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Hotline Numbers

  • California Wildlife Center (hospital for injured or orphaned wildlife) (310) 458-9453​​

  • Cougar Conservancy (conflict hotline) â€‹(800) 930-1087

  • LA County Animal Care & Control (injured or deceased wildlife) (818) 991-0071

  • National Park Service  (local wildlife research) (805) 370-2301

  • National Poison Control (people) (800) 222-1222

  • Pet Poison Hotline 24/7 Ventura County Animal Services (injured or deceased wildlife) (855) 764-7661

  • Wildlife Care of SoCal  (rehabilitation) (805) 388-4341​

  • AnimalHelpNow - download the app ahnow.org (wildlife emergencies & wildlife conflicts) (805) 581-3911

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