Dangers of Rat Poison Usage
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on Nigerians to be cautious using rodenticides (rat poisons) as rodents control measure in their buildings and vicinity, especially in the wake of the Lassa fever outbreak which has made rodents control more pertinent. According to Dr. Kehinde Kembonta of the Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, pests are organisms found in the wrong place at a particular time. They are destructive and unwanted organisms that are harmful to plants and animals. Included in this category are rodents, fungi, nematodes, weed, bacteria, and mycotoxins. To rid a property of rats as quickly as possible, homeowners may take drastic measures to eliminate the problem. While poison may get rid of the immediate rat problem, it can lead to more severe issues, including these six dangers: Rotting carcasses in walls : Often, rats build nests inside your walls. These areas are a “safe space” for rodents, and it’s where they’ll return to di...