The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new regulations for the use of nearly a dozen rodenticides, including those commonly used in agriculture.  The proposed measures aim to protect human health and reduce exposure to non-target organisms, such as mammals and birds that may consume poisoned prey or the rodenticide directly, according to the EPA’s news release. Under the proposal, some products would now be classified as restricted-use pesticides, limiting their use to licensed, trained applicators. Other proposed changes include requiring more personal protective equipment for handlers using loose formulations, prohibiting broadcast applications in places such as parks and golf courses, […]