Many poisons have been used against rodent pests. Farm animals, pets, and wildlife often gain access to these poisons via the baits or the poisoned rodents or by malicious intent. This discussion covers the most commonly used rodenticides. Strychnine poisoning (see Strychnine Poisoning) is discussed separately.

Last full review/revision March 2012 by Frederick W. Oehme, DVM, PhD