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That’s the very reason the analogy does hold, imo. It’s a control tool, not eradication mechanism?

Not saying it hasn't been the case, but I'm not aware of claims that 1080 is being used to eradicate possums. Certainly claimed to be a control tool, though.... not unlike a lawnmower.

I'm sure that's the case in lots of places..... but given the acknowledged high cost of dealing with small/isolated/at the margins of expanding populations I do wonder if it warrants greater...

Good.

If we're concerned with the cost of extensive wallaby control I suspect we should be open to wider use of broadcast 1080, where practicable?

They are inclined to hyperbole, but that's the game they're in...... (think Forest and Bird. ) Suggesting everything thay say and do is without merit is harsh, I think.