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  1. 06-02-2017, 03:03 PM #1
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    50 odd years of 1080 suggests it aint working very well
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  2. 06-02-2017, 03:06 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    50 odd years of 1080 suggests it aint working very well
    What's the other solution? We've been tapping for longer than that...still got pest issues?

    I'm no fan of 1080, but I'm even less of a supporter for simply walking away from a problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kimjon View Post
    What's the other solution?
    We have some of the best scientists in the world. If we truly want to get rid of possums then target species specific chemical sterilisation of the males (or females) is the answer. Find the magic formula, spread it widely via baits (we already know how to do this bit) and voila seven years later (the life span of possums) there are none left to be found anywhere. Surely this is an idea worth putting research money toward.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    We have some of the best scientists in the world. If we truly want to get rid of possums then target species specific chemical sterilisation of the males (or females) is the answer. Find the magic formula, spread it widely via baits (we already know how to do this bit) and voila seven years later (the life span of possums) there are none left to be found anywhere. Surely this is an idea worth putting research money toward.
    Yes

    Broadcast pellets that render opossums infertile

    Job tidy
    A big fast bullet beats a little fast bullet every time
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post
    Yes

    Broadcast pellets that render opossums infertile

    Job tidy
    I'd eat a handful if it would save me from getting the snip
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    There's always been an alternative. It's called TRAPPING
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woody View Post
    There's always been an alternative. It's called TRAPPING
    Where's the money in that @Woody?
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    Boom, cough,cough,cough
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woody View Post
    There's always been an alternative. It's called TRAPPING
    If trapping is so good, why do we still have possums?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post
    I'd eat a handful if it would save me from getting the snip
    Do that and you may not cum again!!!
    Boom, cough,cough,cough
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    50 odd years of 1080 suggests it aint working very well
    That depends entirely on what the actual goal is


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