Rodenticides. Farmers in the wintering areas of Red-breasted Geese use a variety of pesticides. The use of rodenticides in particular has caused poisoning events in geese, with die-offs seen in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Whilst this results in part through inappropriate application, though there have also been cases where geese appear to have been specifically targeted by farmers. EU legislation imposes restrictions on the sale and use of pesticides, and new laws prohibit the production and use of several very toxic substances (eg carbofuran) by the end of 2008. Concern remains, however, that some farmers have remaining stocks of unused substances and may continue to use them illegitimately, and that there will be poor enforcement of the regulations. Importance: High
Rodenticides. Rodenticides are most commonly used for agricultural purposes, such as the protection of crops and grain storage from rodent pests. Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are the most widely used rodenticide to control these pests worldwide. They are also an integral component of modern agriculture for the control of rodent populations. Migratory birds are exposed to ARs through the consumption of contaminated baits (primary) or by the consumption of contaminated prey (secondary). Birds that forage in agricultural landscapes are most likely to be exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides, as these products are primarily used in agricultural areas. However, some species’ ecology will make them more likely to be exposed than others within these areas. Many raptor species are especially likely to be exposed to rodenticides due to a regular diet of rodents. Scavenging species may be especially at risk because they feed on carcasses that could be contaminated with rodenticides. The Red Kite Milvus milvus, for example, may be particularly susceptible to secondary poisoning because of the high proportion of xxxxxxx in its diet, including rat carcasses. If exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides is likely to occur, the toxicity level of the AR will greatly influence the corresponding effect – whether lethal or sub-lethal. The effects, particularly sub-lethal effects, of exposure to ARs on species at both the individual and population level remain poorly understood. Sub-lethal exposure to second generation ARs (which are more commonly used and more toxic to birds than first generation ones) may hinder the recovery of birds from non-fatal collisions or accidents. They may also impair hunting ability through behavioural changes, such as lethargy, thus increasing the probability of starvation. However, there is limited evidence of these effects occurring in the field. There is widespread exposure of raptors to rodenticides where second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides are used in agriculture, but the ecologically significant effects (both lethal and sub-lethal) from exposure are largely unknown. Additionally, it is unknown whether there are any population level effects from exposure. In addition to research needed to determine whether there are population effects resulting from widespread exposure in some species, further research is also needed to identify the exposure rate of rodenticides in species other than raptors as some evidence indicates that grain-based baits coul...
Rodenticides. Not a real issue for the country except for human health in the cities and villages; no permanent baiting takes place
Rodenticides. Control the use of rodenticides to the general public Strengthen the pesticide act Ministry of health and Seychelles pesticide board High 2017-2020
Rodenticides. Expand available documents on best practice for rodent control Develop comprehensive Best Practice Guidelines NGOs High End 2017 Advocate benefits of alternatives to ARs Measure the impact of the use of alternatives to ARs to showcase the advantages of use of alternatives NGOs to initiate post- graduate study (Agricultural Research Council) Medium End 2018 Education on waste management to reduce the need for rodent control All stakeholders (DEA; local government; NGOs) High Ongoing Integration of traditional measures for the control of gerbils Research on the use of traditional measures (biological control) to control gerbil numbers as an alternative to the use of ARs NGOs to initiate post- graduate study (Agricultural Research Council) Medium End 2018 It would be useful to document the results and publish them. PRIORITIZED ACTIVITIES MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY High, Medium or Low TIMELINE DEADLINE ADDITONAL NOTES Review registration of rodenticides Liaise with Registrar to review registration of rodenticides (ARs) DEA to liaise with DAFF Medium End 2017
Rodenticides. Any rodenticides used in any location must be registered with USEPA. Any rodenticides must also have Rexam Corporate approval. MSDS sheets and labels for all rodenticides to be used must be on file at the facility and at the Rexam Corporate location. Rodenticides are not allowed to be used in the interior of facility. Rodenticides are to be dispensed in cover tamper proof bait stations.
Rodenticides. Anticoagulant rodenticides and other toxicants used at illegal marijuana grow sites may threaten xxxxxx and “pose equally grave risks” to American marten, California spotted owls, and great gray owls (Xxxxxxx et al. 2012). No specific information is available regarding the illegal use of toxicants in the analysis area but it is reasonable to assume they are present and a threat to many wildlife species. However, we currently lack the information to quantify the threat for this analysis. Current Activities
