The evidence against SGARs
Wondering why Second-generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides are so bad for the environment, wildlife, and even pets? We’ve summarised the evidence below:
SGARs are potent chemicals that cause internal bleeding in animals
SGARs are don’t kill immediately, and they can take years to break down in animals, meaning poisoned animals become walking time bombs spreading poison around
Wildlife like owls, magpies, and quolls, and beloved pets like cats and dogs, can themselves be poisoned when they eat animals that ingested SGARs
60% of Powerful Owl livers that we tested had dangerous levels of SGARs!
Vets experienced a spike in treating pets for rodenticide poisoning during the recent mouse plagues in Australia
Dozens of Australian studies, on animals from Tiger Snakes to Sooty Owls, show SGARs poison native wildlife and pets, mirroring international evidence
The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is considering regulating SGARs, as has already been done in the USA, EU, and Canada
Safer alternative methods of rodent control are already available in Australia
We’ve detailed the evidence further in the tiles, below
To learn how you can avoid SGARs, or make a difference in your local community, see our Rat Poison homepage
Powerful Owls by Andrew Silcocks
