Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 pm – Say NO to Rat Poison
In recent years, Massachusetts has been hit by a string of high-profile wildlife deaths due to rodenticide poisoning, such as Mystic River watershed resident MK the bald eagle this past March. However, incidents like these point to a wider epidemic taking place out of the spotlight. Climate change, a construction boom, and increased human density have led to a dramatic rise in rats in metro areas like Boston. Rat poison usually is the main method for dealing with the problem. But these poisons are killing local wildlife and pets and endanger our young children, while not actually proving at all effective in reducing rodents. In this free November 15 Wright-Locke Farm presentation at 7 pm in the All Seasons Barn, Save Arlington Wildlife founder Laura Kiesel will review facts about rodenticides and their effects on our health and the environment, while offering practical solutions for people to protect their communities from these dangerous poisons.
