1080 use in New Zealand: Expert Q&ASUPPLIED What are the persistent concerns people have about 1080? Non-target species toxicity means that species that are not being targeted by the poison drop consume the poison and die. In contrast, mammals are very susceptible to 1080 toxicity and so in NZ where all mammals, except sea lions and a bat species, are introduced, 1080 is an important pest control tool. Toxin baits, like 1080, have played a major role in pest control in New Zealand - what other options are being investigated and how would these work? What kind of timeframe might there be for new pest or predator control tools to be used in New Zealand?

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