Publication Date

2007

Publisher

Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Farmnote 33/2003 - Guide to the safe use of strychnine for jawed traps is included.

Strychnine is a highly poisonous substance that is used in Western Australia for the control of Wild Dogs and Emus. Its use is restricted by law.

This manual outlines your roles and responsibilities for using and managing Strychnine for Wild Dog control. In particular, this manual outlines the essential information you need to know in regard to:

  • The legislative requirements for Strychnine control in Western Australia
  • The properties and mode of action of Strychnine « How to lodge an application to use Strychnine
  • How to safely store and transport Strychnine
  • The procedures and notification required to carry out a control program using Strychnine
  • How to identify signs of poisoning and effect appropriate first aid treatment
  • Your responsibilities for notifying DAFWA and the Police of any accidents or incidents
  • Methods for evaluating the success of a trapping program

Before you will be given approval to use Strychnine, you must demonstrate to your Biosecurity Officer that you understand how to use and manage Strychnine safely.

You can demonstrate your knowledge by completing a short, open-book assessment provided by your Biosecurity Officer. The assessment questions will be based on the information contained in this manual.



Number of Pages

31

Keywords

Wild Dogs, Strychnine, Poison, Wild Dog control, Wild dog traps, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agriculture | Animal Sciences | Biosecurity | Chemistry | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Toxicology

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