US gives initial OK to predator-killing sodium cyanide

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


Keith Ridler, Associated Press Updated 5:43 pm CDT, Wednesday, August 7, 2019

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken an initial step to reauthorize a predator-killing poison that injured a boy in Idaho and killed his dog.

The federal agency on Tuesday announced an interim decision involving sodium cyanide that's used in M-44s, devices embedded in the ground that look like lawn sprinklers but spray cyanide when triggered by animals attracted by bait.

Environmental groups, which have filed lawsuits aimed at banning the devices, blasted the move toward reauthorizing the devices.

"Cyanide traps can't be used safely by anyone, anywhere," said Collette Adkins of the Center for Biological Diversity. "While the EPA added some restrictions, these deadly devices have caused too much harm to remain in use."

Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/US-gives-initial-OK-to-predator-killing-sodium-14288296.php

[groundloop]

1. I used to work with that stuff..... NO WAY IN HELL IS THIS EVEN CLOSE TO REASONABLE

That is just so fucking stupid, I almost can't believe they're doing it (yet under tRump this administration is doing all manner of stupid shit which I can't believe).

[mopinko]

2. who the hell even thought this was a good idea to begin with?

cyanide? rly?

[Hotler]

10. Some rich tRump supporter has a ranch somewhere..

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with a bunch of cattle crazing on our public land and loses a calf or two once a year and he is cry bagging about it and most likely refuses to pay grazing fees.

[rwsanders]

11. Exactly, THANK YOU!!!

[jeffreyi]

12. You nailed it

+++1

[yaesu]

3. sounds like something the nazi administration would like. nt

[JohnnyRingo]

4. I had no idea...

I never knew people use an indiscriminate spray to kill nuisance animals.

I can almost see a poison trap that can only be entered by small animals like raccoons, but this is akin to putting a 12 gauge in the crotch of a tree with a string running to the trigger.

[sakabatou]

5. I'm sure nothing bad will come of this

[Old Vet]

6. What could possibly go wrong.......

[Maeve]

7. Gee, why don't they just use landmines?

Should not be needed but

[sarisataka]

9. A few bouncing Betty's

In the woods would take care of the coyotes too. One mine could get a whole pack- very efficient

[pazzyanne]

8. I forsee a drop in tourist traffic in Idaho in the near future if this goes through.

Who wants to play Russian roulette with cyanide gas?

From the Idaho Tourism information:

"Idaho draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The influx of tourism dollars is a huge boon to our state economy, directly supporting businesses that offer outstanding recreation, lodging diversity, fine dining and more.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, Idaho’s $3.7 billion tourism industry employs more than 45,800 Idahoans and generates $475 million in local, state and federal tax revenues. This is equivalent to saving every Idaho household $740 in taxes annually.

The Idaho Commerce Tourism Development team takes the lead in showcasing the ways people can play in the Gem State through advertising, public relations, social networking, maintaining volumes of information on our main tourism website, visitidaho.org, and more.

Idaho Tourism’s activities are funded by a 2% lodging tax paid by travelers and collected by hotel, motel and private campground owners. Lodging tax receipts have grown to over $12 million annually..."

[Bayard]

13. Bastards!