Lisa Adams

My name is Lisa Adams and I am here to support a ban of SGARs. As someone who has lived in a townhouse community for decade now, I have seen the consequences of these rodenticides, which are placed around my development by the pest company. I have two dogs and during our walks we have come across NUMEROUS dead rodents in the vicinity of these boxes. Luckily, I have been able to stop my dogs from becoming too curious, knowing that if my dog consumes one, they will either be very sick or die. I have also seen children in my neighborhood become curious themselves, touching the toxic boxes while playing outside. I have had small animals, not even the targeted species, pass away in my hands, clearly affected by the poison. Even with these boxes, members of my community complain of mice or other small animals getting into their homes- proving that these aren't even as effective as people may think- there will always be another mouse. Banning SGARs does not mean leaving rodent problems unaddressed. Effective, non-toxic alternatives already exist: Exclusion & Sanitation: Sealing entry points and securing food waste solves the root cause of infestations. Natural Predators: By stopping the use of SGARs, we allow owls and hawks to perform their natural role as "nature's pest control" without being poisoned themselves. We have a duty to protect New Hampshire's wildlife and the safety of our pets and children, Thank you