Trump Administration Reauthorizes Use of ‘Cyanide Bombs’ to Kill Wild Animals
Share
[aggregation-styles]
The New York Times Subscription
The New York Times Subscription
Despite strong opposition from environmentalists and others, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced this past week that it had reauthorized the use of spring-loaded poison devices known as “cyanide bombs” to kill coyotes, foxes and other animals that prey on livestock.
The devices, officially called M-44s, have been used continuously for more than four decades by Wildlife Services, a program within the United States Department of Agriculture. When a predator stumbles across one of these devices, a capsule containing sodium cyanide, a highly toxic pesticide, is ejected into its mouth.
The devices, officially called M-44s, have been used continuously for more than four decades by Wildlife Services, a program within the United States Department of Agriculture. When a predator stumbles across one of these devices, a capsule containing sodium cyanide, a highly toxic pesticide, is ejected into its mouth.
By Mariel Padilla | 10 Aug 2019
RELATED TOPICS:
Fresno Man Arrested for Home Invasion, Groping Sleeping Woman
Crime /
3 hours ago
Who is the Future US Attorney for Fresno? Two Big Names Say They’re Not Interested
Courts /
4 hours ago
Fresno Firefighters Rescue Girl Trapped in Chimney
Local /
4 hours ago
US Firms to Develop Syria Energy Masterplan After Trump Lifts Sanctions
World /
6 hours ago
Fresno Police Arrest Man Accused of Chasing, Shooting Victim
Local /
7 hours ago
What You Need to Know About Trump, Epstein and the MAGA Controversy
Politics /
7 hours ago
Astronomer CEO, HR Chief on Leave After Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Sparks Scandal
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were placed on leave following a viral “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay conc...
Latest /
2 hours ago
Categories
Latest
Videos

Latest /
2 hours ago
Astronomer CEO, HR Chief on Leave After Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Sparks Scandal

Crime /
2 hours ago
Sanger Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

Politics /
3 hours ago
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Report, Seeks $10 Billion

Crime /
3 hours ago
Fresno Man Arrested for Home Invasion, Groping Sleeping Woman

Courts /
4 hours ago
Who is the Future US Attorney for Fresno? Two Big Names Say They’re Not Interested

Local /
4 hours ago
Fresno Firefighters Rescue Girl Trapped in Chimney

World /
6 hours ago