Rodenticide use in agriculture kills millions of non-target birds annually through primary and secondary poisoning, with raptors, owls, and corvids most severely affected.
Rodenticide poisoning causes a prolonged, painful death from internal hemorrhaging. Birds who survive sublethal doses may have impaired hunting ability, reduced breeding success, and compromised immune function. The cascading effects on predator populations disrupt ecosystem balance and remove natural rodent control. Transitioning to non-lethal pest management and using rodenticides only as a last resort protects wildlife welfare.