Thread: East Kaweka 1080 info

Originally Posted by GWH

Hamish, any idea how long it takes for the baits to breakdown (with rain etc) to the point where they are ineffective?

No sorry, i can say i went into Haurangi 10 days after a drop, It had showered the day after baits were down and cant remember weather after that before i went in, However there were still a number of baits around, in saying that how long is a piece of string, Especially when baits can be more exposed to rain etc.

Based on what period they give the area based on the checks they do i would say prob 4-6 mths for secondary kill off dead critters if you take dogs in and prob 1 month for baits?? I went in 2 mths after and a guy was there with his very overweight lab, I asked if he knew about 1080 drop and he said yup, I then asked about the dog and he proceeded to tell me that his Lab did not scavenge , made me laugh, specially based on the size of it.


Hope that helps

Hamish