EPA says new regulations will reduce rat poison exposure to children , wildlife . According to the West Harlem group , inner-city housing and park departments such as the New York City Housing Authority could continue laying rat baits in public areas that were easily accessible to children . ` Environmental groups laud efforts to keep rat poison off consumer market . New regulations prohibit use of loose pellets , bulk bags for personal use . Bait blocks for rats that are caught in the wild can harm endangered species .
EPA says new regulations will reduce rat poison exposure to children , wildlife . Environmental groups laud efforts to keep rat poison off consumer market . New regulations prohibit use of loose pellets , bulk bags for personal use . Bait blocks for rats that are caught in the wild can harm endangered species .