Rodenticide Free BC

01/04/2026

Rodenticides are:

INHUMANE: Rodenticides take days to weeks to kill the intended target. In that time, rodents have been shown to feed on the bait multiple times. Dying rodents spend more time out in the open, moving slowly or not at all as they die slow and painful deaths. This makes rodents easy prey.

DANGEROUS: As rodenticides are highly lethal and often kill with only one feeding, a big problem for other animals that rely on rodents for food, lies in the fact that these poisons take days to over a week to kill the intended target. Because rodenticides can persist in the body and environment for over 300 days, the animal who has ingested a poisoned rodent has now ingested rodenticides too. Additionally, rodents have been observed removing bait and caching it elsewhere putting children, companion animals and wildlife at risk.

INEFFECTIVE: Rodents are drawn to areas where they have access to food and shelter. This is why structural access points to these resources must be addressed if rodents are to be permanently removed. Sealing entryways prevents rodents from coming in and in doing so **BONUS** your building will be more energy efficient.

A common misconception propagated by the "pest control" industry is that banning poisons will make rodent problems worse – the reality is that our reliance on poisons is facilitating rebound infestations.

Clearly poisons do not work, this is evidenced by the fact that "pest control" companies remain on contracts to supply poisons for indefinite durations of time. Additionally, poisons are just killing raptors and wild species that rely on rodents as a source of food.

Don't fall for the rodenticide scam.

Please LIKE, SHARE and PRINT and POST this flyer to spread the word. All beings will thank you for it.

12/24/2025

PLEASE BEWARE:
The updates to BC’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Regulation that came into effect in January 2023 do not amount to a ban on rodenticides. They restrict only three of the many rodenticide products registered for use in the province. Most rodenticides remain widely available, and even restricted products continue to be used under broad exemption categories.

While these changes represent an important symbolic step forward, they fall far short of what is needed to protect animals and ecosystems from unreasonable and preventable harm caused by rodenticide use.

Despite being dangerous and ineffective, rodenticides remain the default approach to rodent management in BC. The result is the ongoing, largely unreported deaths of family pets like Rex and countless wild animals.

We have not given up the fight to make BC truly rodenticide-free and will continue pushing for meaningful reform. Of course, we will share updates as they come and encourage you to spread the word.

A dog owner has a warning for other pet owners after his black lab somehow ingested a restricted rat poison and died.

08/06/2025

01/11/2025

Please share with friends in Ottawa.

12/09/2024

🦉This is consistent with our findings in BC, and our concerns around the policies and procedures in place to monitor the risks and consequences of rodenticides on our ecosystems.

Together, we will continue to demand transparency, accountability, and systemic reform.

08/09/2024

In an Open Letter detailing the dangers of rodenticides and highlighting the importance of precautionary pest management, RFO outlines misinformation presented to the committee by an SPMAO representative [who is also an employee of Orkin Canada] regarding Clarington’s action to protect citizens, t...

07/24/2024

Join us, Rodenticide Free BC, Rodenticide Free ON, and Defend Them All Foundation to learn more about chemical rodent control’s impact on birds, like owls an...

05/31/2024

On June 11th at 1:00pm ET please join Nature Canada, Rodenticide Free BC, Rodenticide Free Ontario, and Defend Them All Foundation to learn more about chemical rodent control’s impact on birds, like owls and raptors and learn more about rodenticide alternatives.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding, increase bird-friendly initiatives in your community and learn actionable steps to protect bird populations and other wildlife from the insidious impact of rodenticides.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3X1SlVV

02/27/2024

Please beware and share:
The regulatory update frequently referred to as a "ban" only partially restricts 3 of many rodenticides (rodent poisons) currently registered for use in BC. Most rodenticides are still legal and even restricted products are permitted for use across 9 broadly defined exemption categories.

Using rodenticides, especially bait box subscription programs, is easier and more lucrative for business than addressing root causes of infestations, but is known to actually increase rodent populations over time.

Competent pest management operators willing to manage unwanted wildlife by removing attractants, discouraging nesting, and preventing access to structures can mitigate rodent populations without resorting to rodenticides.

No rodenticide is safe, humane, or eco-friendly.

02/27/2024

Please beware and share:
The regulatory update frequently referred to as a "ban" only partially restricts 3 of many rodenticides (rodent poisons) currently registered for use in BC. Most rodenticides are still legal and even restricted products are permitted for use across 9 broadly defined exemption categories.

Using rodenticides, especially bait box subscription programs, is easier and more lucrative for business than addressing root causes of infestations, but is known to actually increase rodent populations over time.

Competent pest management operators willing to manage unwanted wildlife by removing attractants, discouraging nesting, and preventing access to structures can mitigate rodent populations without resorting to
rodenticides.

No rodenticide is safe, humane, or eco-friendly.