An Act Relative to Pesticides
Lisa Taylor, Western MA Webmaster
This legislation would monitor and reduce the use of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) in Massachusetts to protect our wildlife and pets.
A study published in 2011 showed that 86% of 161 birds of prey had some form of SGARs in their liver tissue. A later study found rates of 96%.
A study published in 2011 showed that 86% of 161 birds of prey had some form of SGARs in their liver tissue. A later study found rates of 96%.
- Increased use of Integrated Pest Management strategies in Massachusetts.
- Digitization of pesticide use forms to allow for better data collection and monitoring.
- The Department to make pesticide data use in the Commonwealth available annually.
What Can You Do?
Urge your state legislator to support An Act Relative to Pesticides today! We are overdue for passage of this critically-needed bill, which would better regulate the use of anticoagulant rodenticides and encourage safer pest control methods. Conservation Research Advocacy
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