Nature Done Wright

   California is ill-advisedly considering efforts to weaken its laws prohibiting the use of the nastiest rat poisons.

   We came across this plea from the group In Defense of Animals:

   “Too often, we have accepted poison and death as the default response to conflict with wildlife.

   “Instead of preventing rodent conflicts through better sanitation, exclusion, structural repairs, and reducing access to food and shelter, we continue to rely on products designed to kill. …

   “For decades, we’ve been sold the idea that poison is the answer. … As long as food, water, shelter, and access to buildings remain available, new animals simply move into the vacant habitat.”

    Amen.