Rodents, which commonly inhabit urban environments, move between buildings, feed on discarded food and create nests within walls.
To control their populations, many people use poison-based methods, often placing black bait boxes containing chemical substances designed to eliminate the pests.
For decades, anticoagulant rodenticides, poisons that stop blood from clotting, have been the standard weapon against rodents.
However, the dangerous reach of poisons extends far beyond their targets.
The use of poison-based methods has a broader impact on the environment.
Author's summary: Emira promotes eco-friendly pest control methods.