This page contains resources on toxicants and fumigants used in the control and mitigation of wildlife damage.

Definitions--See Glossary

Toxicant--substance used to poison a problem animal, typically through ingestion.

Fumigant--gas used to poison a nuisance animal as it breathes.

Secondary poisoning-Injury to an organism that ate the animal that was poisoned originally.

Facts about Pesticides

• No one can guarantee where a poisoned animal will die.
• No pesticide can be called "SAFE". You can only use pesticides more safely or less safely.

Active Ingredients

Phosphine Gas

• Phostoxin--Pestcon Systems & Degesch America
  • Fumigation Management Plan (FMP) is required when using this product.
    • FMP Sample 1
    • FMP Sample 2
    • FMP Sample for burrowers

Resources

Bait Station Use--Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Resources on Anticoagulant Toxicants--New Zealand Govt. Publication

Toxicant Risks--Univ. of Arizona