Rejected petition Ban public sale of rodent poisons to protect wildlife and pets

Ban the public sale of rodenticide poisons and restrict their use to trained, licensed professionals only. Ensure that all pest control methods available to the public are humane, wildlife-safe, and environmentally responsible.

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Rodenticide poisons cause slow, painful deaths and lead to secondary poisoning of wildlife such as owls, foxes and hedgehogs, as well as pets. These poisons contaminate ecosystems and food chains. Humane alternatives exist, including live traps, proofing and deterrents. Restricting poisons to licensed professionals in cases when absolute necessary will protect animal welfare, biodiversity and public health.

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We already have a petition open on this which you might wish to sigh:
Ban the sale and use of rat poison due to the negative impact on wildlife
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753779

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Date submitted 21 January 2026
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