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The Evolution Of Aphis Two Gas Cartridges, Craig A. Ramey, Edward W. Schafer Jr
The Evolution Of Aphis Two Gas Cartridges, Craig A. Ramey, Edward W. Schafer Jr
Proceedings of the Seventeenth Vertebrate Pest Conference 1996
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has two federal (Section 3) vertebrate pesticide registrations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for gas cartridges to control damage to American agricultural resources and reduce threats to public health and safety. The gas cartridges are pyro-fumigant devices that produce primarily carbon monoxide when ignited. In sealed burrows or dens, carbon monoxide is highly toxic when inhaled, leading to tissue hypoxia. Carbon monoxide is recommended by the American Veterinary Medicine Association's panel for euthanatizing animals because it quickly induces unconsciousness without pain and with minimal discernible discomfort. …
Developing Wildlife Management Into A Successful Business, Peter C. Nelson
Developing Wildlife Management Into A Successful Business, Peter C. Nelson
Proceedings of the Seventeenth Vertebrate Pest Conference 1996
Wildlife management has been developed into a successful business. The company was set up after the principal shareholder was made redundant after over 30 years in the wildlife management field. The company has been successful, as it diversified into a consultancy and supply company, and targeted a wide range of animal species and equipment.