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Rodenticides<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Hazard potential and strategies for sustainable rat control[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″ tablet_width=”1-2″ mobile_column_order=”1″ grve_css=”{“desktop“:{“margin-bottom“:“0“,“class“:“grve-wpb-1737549085478“},“mobile_landscape“:{“margin-bottom“:“25px“}}”]
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Study commissioned by the Vienna Ombuds Office for Environmental Protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]On behalf of the Vienna Ombuds Office for Environmental Protection, Technisches B\u00fcro Klade assessed the hazard potential of rodenticidal active substances approved in the European Union and therefore also in Austria. The study also developed strategies for effective rat control with the lowest possible environmental impact.<\/p>\n

The most commonly used rodenticides contain anticoagulants called anticoagulants. In particular, second generation anticoagulants (Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides, SGAR) are often used due to their high effectiveness and comparative ease of use. Their delayed effect prevents rats from recognizing an immediate connection between ingestion of the bait and the poisoning effect.<\/p>\n

However, SGARs have particularly problematic environmental and health properties. They are persistent, can accumulate in organisms and are classified as toxic to reproduction. In addition, they can also harm animals that are not intended to be controlled. These non-target animals ingest rodenticides either directly through bait or indirectly through consumption of poisoned rodents. Studies have detected rodenticide residues in birds of prey, owls, foxes and other wild animals, among others.<\/p>\n

The comparative assessment shows that there are currently only a few approved chemical alternatives to anticoagulant rodenticides. Their targeted use may therefore be necessary in certain situations. However, through preventive and accompanying measures as well as well-organized rat management, the amount, frequency and duration of use can be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n

Sustainable rat management should particularly include the following elements:<\/p>\n