Bill > HB06254

This bill aims to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), which are powerful chemical pesticides used to kill rodents. Second generation anticoagulant rodenticides are a type of rat and mouse poison that works by preventing blood from clotting, ultimately causing internal bleeding in targeted rodents. The bill seeks to protect wildlife, particularly raptors (birds of prey) and other animals, who can be unintentionally harmed when they consume rodents that have been poisoned by these chemicals. While the specific details of the restrictions are not fully outlined in the provided text, the bill's purpose is to reduce the authorized use of these rodenticides to minimize their negative ecological impact. By limiting the application of SGARs, the legislation intends to prevent secondary poisoning of predator species that might consume rodents that have ingested these toxic substances, thereby safeguarding the broader ecosystem and wildlife health.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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