4.2 The life cycle of 1080
The remaining sections in Chapter 4 cover the various uses of 1080, while Chapter 5 deals with the effects of its use on the environment. Figure 4, a link is shown below, is a simple model of the 1080 life cycle.
The 1080 life cycle can be broken down into roughly four separate stages:
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Manufacture of 1080 products. Risks at this stage are to people involved in the manufacturing activities.
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Transportation and preparation for use of 1080 baits and products in the field. Associated risks are again mostly to people, although transport accidents could pose risks to the environment.
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Application - 1080 may be applied either aerially or using ground-based application methods. Both target and non-target species may be affected by the application of 1080, and secondary poisoning can occur if possum carcasses containing 1080 are eaten.
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Disposal of surplus or waste bait and containers.
Figure 4 shows the potential for 1080 to enter soil and water, primarily as a result of aerial operations. The fate of 1080 in the environment is discussed in Chapter 4.1 and Chapter 5.5.
Figure 4.
The life cycle of 1080
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