Thread: 1080 KILLING FISH

why isn't it being used in Europe,Canada or North America say?

New Zealand is unique as it has no native terrestrial mammals, by targeting introduced mammals it gives NZ a disproportionate share of the world wide usage.
Other countries simply aren't faced with the same bio diversity challenges. I would say it has little to do with any argument over toxicity, it is simply very effective to their native mammals.

Ask your self this,if 1080 isn't that bad for humans,why do the operators wear protective gear,face asks etc!

There is no argument about 1080 being toxic, I think people here are more interested in questioning its persistence in the environment post application.
The protective gear worn is simply best practice and no different to that worn by people applying pesticides to fruit and vegetables.