An overseas scientist’s report labels the use of 1080 in New Zealand as “unethical”, and says the Predator Free 2050 goal […]
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SPCA calls for ban on 1080 – In The News
On Tuesday, the SPCA called for a ban on using poisons, including 1080, to kill animals. The SPCA statement said they […]
Continue reading‘I would be happy to drink the water downstream of the 1080 drop’ – Belinda Cridge
Writing for the Hawke’s Bay Today, University of Otago toxicologist Dr Belinda Cridge wonders if she would drink from the […]
Continue reading1080 use in NZ – Expert Q&A
The use and safety of 1080 for pest control has re-entered public discussion in recent weeks. The toxin, used in […]
Continue readingNew 1080 regulations – In the News
New regulations under the Resource Management Act will bring the control of 1080 under national, rather than regional, control. Environment […]
Continue readingBiggest ever 1080 drop to counter pest plague – In the News
More than 800,000 hectares of land across the country will be the target of the largest ever pest control operation […]
Continue reading1080 research symposium – In the News
The latest research in 1080 predator control is to be discussed at a symposium in Christchurch this week. The symposium, […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?
The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]
Continue readingThe toxicology of 1080 – Ian Shaw
Writing in the Press, Prof Ian Shaw clearly lays out the toxicology of 1080, the pest control poison that is […]
Continue readingNational concern over 1080 threat
A criminal threat to contaminate infant formula powder with the pesticide 1080 has been made public by authorities, who remain […]
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