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SB 643

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Devin Carney and 1 co-sponsor

SB 643 restricts second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide sales to protect wildlife from bioaccumulation and reduce accidental poisoning of pets and children.

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Bill Summary · SB 643

Legislative bill overview

SB 643 would restrict the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in Connecticut, likely limiting their availability to licensed pest control professionals or banning them entirely for consumer use. Second-generation anticoagulants are more potent rat and mouse poisons than first-generation alternatives, requiring only one feeding to be lethal to rodents.

Why is this important

SGARs pose significant environmental and animal welfare concerns because they accumulate in predators' bodies—hawks, owls, and other wildlife that eat poisoned rodents suffer neurological damage, bleeding, and death. Additionally, improper consumer use of these rodenticides causes accidental pet poisonings and poses risks to children, making regulation a public health matter beyond just pest control effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Pest control industry opposition: Pest management companies and retailers may argue SGARs are the most effective rodent control option and that restricting access could reduce their business and customers' pest problems
  • Consumer access vs. safety trade-off: Homeowners may resist losing over-the-counter access to powerful rodenticides, claiming they need effective tools for severe infestations without waiting for professional services
  • Effectiveness of alternatives: Debate over whether first-generation anticoagulants, traps, or integrated pest management provide adequate control for Connecticut's rodent populations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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