Poisons ID Flashcards
1
Q
Why is wildlife poisoning usually carried out?
A
To control pest species
2
Q
Why is wildlife poisoning more likely to be reported in Europe than anywhere else?
A
There are tight regulations in Europe.
3
Q
Most incidents of non-pest species being poisoned in Europe are the result of what?
A
Accidental or secondary poisoning
4
Q
Why are neonicotinoids and pyrethroids legal in Europe?
A
Because very large amounts would be needed to kill larger animals.
5
Q
What do insecticides act on?
A
The nervous system.
6
Q
Advantage of poisons as forensic evidence.
A
- Easily suspected if many individuals found dead close together and near food source.
- If found alive, can use HPLC to test acetylcholinesterase activity to test for insecticides
7
Q
Disadvantage of poisons as forensic evidence
A
- Insecticides kill in minutes so rarely found alive
- May not be reported
- Expensive testing
