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4 Victoria Day Thursday, May 19, 2011 Mouse and rat poisons pose hidden risks for pets and wildlife Every year in Canada, many unsuspecting pets and wild animals are accidentally poisoned by rodenticides intended to control mice and rats. Dogs, cats or predatory wildlife (such as owls, hawks, falcons, weasels, martins, foxes and coyotes) face poisoning risks from either directly eating the rodenticides or indirectly, by eating a poisoned rat or mouse. That's why it's important that you use rodenticides with care and ensure that you follow the instructions on the product label. Although it can take up to 35 days to control an infestation in your home, there are exceptions based on how many rodents there are and how you go about eliminating them. Here are a few tips from Health Canada on ways to lower the risks: · identify suitable baiting or trapping locations; good sites include wall voids and gaps, under corrugated sheeting or inside a length of pipe. Make use of sheltered areas that can be secured against entry by small children and animals, · choose a treatment method that will reduce the risk of poisoning to pets and wildlife, · draw a map of the area and mark any locations that need treatment; record any activity or progress in order to keep the process moving successfully and quickly. Health Canada recently introduced new safety measures aimed at reducing the risks to humans and animals associated with the use of rodenticides. These new measures, which include the use of tamper­proof bait stations, are outlined at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/pmra. --www.newscanada.com B>AID C ÉH8= D>8:6L6G 2009 Everything you will need for your garden Spring! Shop Now ... For Best Selection! S pring! Finally... B>AI Flowering Trees & Shrubs! Get Digging! & deciduous Fruit trees, evergreen This is the perfect time shrubs &shrubs. trees. to plant trees & 9H DC ÉH8=D>8:6 009 G9H L6 2 Buildto new Time Getgardens... Gardening ... Finally! Add Stop soil, mulch to flower beds... One for all your gardening needs new decorative garden decor & natural pots... fertilizers ·Choose Soils, mulch, stone, to plant... ·Plan Baskets, containers & garden decor/furniture ·or... Visit our gift shop for garden accents & equipment. Baskets and Patio Pots! The Colours of Spring! Buy now for best selection. Put an end to Annuals, dreary perennials & veggies too. winter gardens. New in-house weekly sales - every week! services. Ask about our landscape design 7429 Fifth Line, Milton Right at the east end of Main St. Hours: Mon-Fri: 7-7 · Sat: 9-7 · Sun: 10-5 www.taylornursery.ca For 36 Years The Plants, The Products, The People to Help You 905.876.4100 Act Now! Spring Discounts End Soon! Resistant to: · Weather · Fire · Rodents · Curl · Termites · Rot · Moss · Cracks In Halton Hills & the GTA call 416 527 8304 for a Free Estimate www.vantageroofing.ca Financing tailored to fit any budget!