How can you measure the humaneness of a pest animal control method?
In Australia, many different methods are used to control or kill animals classed as pests. These methods include chemicals and...
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What is the RSPCA’s view on using 1080 for pest animal control?
RSPCA Australia recognises the need to control introduced species, such as the fox, to reduce both environmental and agricultural impacts.... -
How can pest animal control programs be made more humane?
Many introduced and some native animals are classed as ‘pests’; because they have a negative impact on the environment or... -
What is humane vertebrate pest control?
Humane vertebrate pest control (HVPC) is the development and selection of feasible control programs and techniques that avoid or minimise... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on the trapping of wild dogs?
Wild dogs, (include feral cross-breed dogs, dingoes and hybrids of the two) can cause substantial suffering to livestock when they kill... -
What is the most humane way to kill a cane toad?
Cane toads are a highly invasive species and are regarded as a major environmental pest in Australia. While there is... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on the release of Cyprinid herpesvirus to kill carp?
In late 2016, the Australian Government commissioned a two-year research and planning process to determine the feasibility of using a... -
What is the difference between head shooting and chest shooting?
If the correct firearm and ammunition are used, a well-placed head shot (with the brain as the point of aim)... -
Is PAPP a more humane toxin than 1080 for pest animal control?
For emergency advice on poisoning please go straight to this article: What should I do if suspect my pet has... -
Is sodium nitrite a more humane toxin than 1080 for feral pig control?
For emergency advice on poisoning please go straight to this article: What should I do if suspect my pet has... -
What are glue boards and why are they inhumane?
Glue boards (also known as glue traps) are made of cardboard, plastic or wood covered in an adhesive and are...