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DEN-CO-FUME庐
Carbon monoxide fumigant cartridge
ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS:
65% SODIUM NITRATE & 35% CHARCOAL
For the control of foxes in natal dens
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
漏 Animal Control Technologies (Aust.) Pty Ltd
46-50 Freight Drive,
Somerton Victoria 3062
www.animalcontrol.com.au
Emergency Contact Telephone 03 9308 9688
APVMA Approval number: 48242/1004
MODE OF ACTION: METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to form Determine the den location of foxes which are preying on livestock
carboxyhaemoglobin, which is incapable of carrying oxygen. or wildlife. Fox tracks and presence of prey remains or prey drag
marks, odour and flies near the den site help indicate active dens.
While exposure to very low levels of carbon monoxide may cause
no symptoms or only slight headache and shortness of breath, longer Open holes at the top of the cartridge at the points indicated. Insert
exposure to higher concentrations of carbon monoxide will convert a 50cm length of fuse provided into the centre hole to reach the top
more than 50% of blood haemoglobin to carboxyhaemoglobin. of the cartridge contents.
Prolonged exposure to concentrations over 1000ppm (0.1%) causes Using a broom handle or flexible hose probe the den to establish
a progression towards unconsciousness and death. Death occurs that no animals are within 1.5 m of the entrance to the den.
without pain and while the animal is unconscious.
Place the cartridge, fuse end first, into the entrance of the active fox
Time to death depends on the final carbon monoxide concentration den. Bend the fuse back along the cartridge so the fuse can be
but is typically within minutes or a few hours at a concentration ignited. Light the fuse, then once the cartridge has successfully
greater than 1%. DEN-CO-FUME庐 cartridges are capable of ignited, seal the entrance to the den with earth. If smoke emerges
producing concentrations of carbon monoxide up to 3% in a dead from any other entrances attempt to seal these with earth also.
volume of 1000 litres (1m3). Higher concentrations are achieved in
smaller dens. Do not disturb the den after fumigation.
While the combustion of the cartridge is very hot, the temperature RATES OF APPLICATION:
of the smoke produced is only a few degrees above ambient 1-2 When dens are in enlarged rabbit warrens with several entrances
metres from the cartridge. The smoke is non-irritating. or of large volume it may be appropriate to use two cartridges.
The total carbon monoxide concentration achieved with multiple
Carbon monoxide is toxic to most mammals but specificity of the cartridges is additive (ie. 2 cartridges produce up to 6% carbon monoxide).
technique is from accurate identification of occupied fox natal dens.
These cartridges should not be used for any other purpose. STORAGE:
Store in a closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area
RESTRAINTS: out of direct sunlight.
鈥? DO NOT USE in dens which have evidence of occupancy by non-
target animals, or which have no evidence of occupation by foxes. SAFETY DIRECTIONS:
鈥? DO NOT USE this cartridge where there is a risk of igniting any Contents poisonous if swallowed and may irritate the eyes, nose and
combustible materials, including grass, hay stacks or buildings. throat. After ignition this cartridge produces the toxic gas CARBON
鈥? DO NOT USE the cartridge where there is a risk of direct MONOXIDE. Smoke is poisonous if inhaled and can cause
exposure of any animal to the combusting products. unconsciousness and death. Do not inhale smoke. Once ignited this
cartridge will burn VIGOROUSLY until completely spent and is
BACKGROUND TO FOX BREEDING: capable of causing severe burns to exposed skin and clothes.
Fertile vixens have a single heat period (monoestrus) between mid
June and mid August. Gestation is 53 days and the vixen gives birth FIRST AID:
to an average of 4 cubs. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone Australia 131126. If headache or drowsiness occur, remove
After birth the vixen remains in or near the den for 7-10 days. She victim from contaminated area and give oxygen if available. If unconscious,
leaves for progressively increasing periods until she is largely away give artificial respiration and get to a hospital or doctor quickly.
after three weeks.
CONDITIONS OF SALE:
Although lactation continues for about 8 weeks, the vixen is likely Animal Control Technologies (Aust.) Pty Ltd will not accept
to return with solid food for the cubs each night from about 4 responsibility for losses or damage arising from the supply or use of
weeks of age. these goods other than the responsibility for the merchantable
quality of the goods. To the extent allowed by the relevant laws in
If fumigation is carried out during the whelping period in August to each State, the liability of Animal Control Technologies (Aust.) Pty Ltd
October when the cubs are within the natal dens all cubs can be is limited to the replacement of goods in the event that a valid claim
destroyed. of deficiencies in merchantable quality is proven.
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