Poisons used to Control Birds
American's love simple solutions. Spray this, spray that and life's problems
become solved instantly. While WDC does not reject the role of poisons for bird
control per se, we do believe that people need to be aware of the potential
dangers of its use. Here is some information about poisons and birds.
EPA Pesticide Program Update
PRESS ADVISORY
2)Tennessee Man Arrested, Indicted For Pesticide Poisoning Of Birds
Donald Ray Keel of Trezevant, Tenn., was arrested on July 22, 2002. He was
indicted on July 18 for allegedly violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act by baiting deer carcasses
with the pesticide aldicarb. Nine hawks were killed when they ate deer flesh
that the defendant is alleged to have poisoned for the purpose of killing the
birds. Aldicarb is a highly toxic pesticide which can present a significant
risk to humans and wildlife through either direct contact with a poisoned animal
or by inhalation. Keel has previously served six months in federal prison after
being convicted of a similar offense. The case was investigated by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA's Criminal Investigation Division and the Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Agency. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's office
in Memphis. An indictment is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed
innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law.
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only and users of the information use it at their own risk. The reader must
consult state/federal officials to determine the legality of any technique in
the reader's locale. Some techniques are dangerous to the user and to others.
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control involves patience, understanding that not every technique/method works
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