The potential of sodium nitrite as a new tool for vertebrate pest control from formulation, efficacy and safety perspectives

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The potential of sodium nitrite as a new tool for vertebrate pest control from formulation, efficacy and safety perspectives

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Introduction. The commonly used food preservative sodium nitrite (NaNO₂) has been explored as a potential vertebrate toxic agent (VTA) for the control of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) and brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). In sufficiently high doses NaNO₂ is toxic because it can induce profound methaemoglobinaemia. NaNO₂ is highly reactive and has a bitter and salty taste, encapsulation has been explored as a method of improving its stability and palatability. New candidate VTAs require pro...

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Doctoral

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2016-06

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Shapiro, Lee

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/7676

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NaNO2 / zein / encapsulation / Trichosurus vulpecula / feral pigs / Sus scrofa / primary poisoning / secondary poisoning / non-target species / risk / methaemoglobin / methaemoglobinaemia / vertebrate pesticide / vertebrate toxic agent / VTA / degradation / soil / water / encapsulated sodium nitrate / brushtail possum / vertebrate pest control / Invasive Species Ecology / Forestry Pests, Health and Diseases / Wildlife and Habitat Management

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