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DOGGONE
Wild Dog Bait
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 0.1 g/kg SODIUM FLUOROACETATE (1080)
With each bait containing 6 mg SODIUM FLUOROACETATE (1080).
For the Control of Wild Dogs
RESTRICTED CHEMICAL PRODUCT
ONLY TO BE SUPPLIED TO OR USED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON
NET CONTENTS: 4.3kg, 72 baits at 60g each
IMPORTANT: READ ATTACHED SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Very dangerous.
Poisonous if swallowed.When opening the
BOOKLET BEFORE USE
container and preparing baits wear elbow-
length PVC gloves. If product gets on skin,
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL:
immediately wash area with soap and water.
STORE BELOW 30潞C (room temperature) in
After use and before eating, drinking or
the closed, original container in a dry, cool,
smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly
well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Store
with soap and water. After each day鈥檚 use,
in a locked room or place, away from children, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.
animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and fertiliser.
Additional storage conditions may be imposed FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a
by the relevant state or territory authority. doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone
Australia 13 11 26. If skin contact occurs,
remove contaminated clothing and wash skin
Break, crush and burry empty containers in a
thoroughly. Remove from contaminated area.
local authority landfill. If no landfill is available
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If in
bury the containers below 500mm in a
eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at
disposal pit specifically marked and set up for
least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
this purpose clear of waterways, desirable
vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers MSDS: Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
should not be burnt. for more information
Animal Control Technologies (Aust) Pty Ltd BATCH#
APVMA approval 46 - 50 Freight Drive Somerton Victoria 3062 DOM:
number: 49384/72/0904 Emergency Telephone Contact: 03 9308 9688
DANGEROUS POISON
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
DOGGONE 庐
Wild Dog Bait
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 0.1 g/kg SODIUM FLUOROACETATE (1080)
Each bait contains 6 mg SODIUM FLUOROACETATE (1080).
For the Control of Wild Dogs
RESTRICTED CHEMICAL PRODUCT
ONLY TO BE SUPPLIED TO OR USED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
NSW, QLD,VIC, SA,WA, ACT & NT only
Restraint: DO NOT handle baits where there is a risk of contaminating
food, animal food or drinking water.
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Animal Control Technologies (Aust).
46 - 50 Freight Drive
Somerton Victoria 3062
www.animalcontrol.com.au
Emergency Telephone Contact: 03 9308 9688 3
BASIC PROCEDURES Baits should be placed at intervals of at least 200 metres, usually along
internal fence lines or vehicle tracks. Wild dogs can find baits almost
FOR WILD DOG CONTROL anywhere but placement of baits at the junctions of tracks or just off
animal pads has proven effective.
Bait density
Since only one DOGGONE庐 bait is needed to kill a dog, uptake of
This requires local advice but about one DOGGONE庐 bait will be
several baits by the same animal should be avoided. Do not place baits
needed per 10 ha.This application rate allows for a dog density of
too close to each other as several baits will be taken by a single dog. Place
up to 4 per square kilometre, for some baits to not be found and
only one bait in each hole.
for some dogs to find more than one bait.
Bait replacement
Free feeds
Since the action of fluoroacetate is delayed, the dog remains normal for
Unpoisoned "free-feed" DOGGONE baits are manufactured to
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several hours after taking a bait. During this time animals may search for
allow for the testing of non-target risk in sensitive areas, prior to
additional baits and return to cover. Carcasses are seldom found near
placement of poisoned baits. Free feed baits are buried and sand is
bait stations.
spread over a 1 metre diameter area around the bait station.
Examination and sweeping of the sand every morning enables the
Dogs often mark sites of baits by urinating and defecating at the bait
detection of the tracks of animals which visit the station and/or take
station. For effective control, it is necessary to replace baits several
the bait.
times, as other dogs may visit the same station. Check regularly and
replace baits at sites where there is evidence of take by wild dogs.
Extensive research in most farming areas, shows that risks to non-
target native animals is low so that pre-testing with free feeds is
Replacement of baits should continue until take stops.This often shows
usually not necessary. Seek advice from your local Government
that the true predator problem is greater than anticipated. Uneaten
Officer if there is a special concern about non-target risk.
baits should be recovered at the end of the baiting program.
Placement of baits
PRECAUTION:
Remove baits from tray and break into separate blocks.
Pets and farm dogs should be restrained while baits are in use.
DOGGONE庐 baits should be buried just beneath the surface within
a shallow hole (8-10 cm deep) and covered with soil. Dogs are
readily able to find and excavate buried baits.
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JUST ONE ROUND OF BAIT PLACEMENT WILL Warning signs
GENERALLY NOT CONTROL ALL DOGS IN AN AREA. When baits are laid and while baits remain present on the baited
BAIT REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY IN MOST area, poison signs must be placed at all entrances to the property
SITUATIONS. and at the extremities of property boundaries fronting a public
thoroughfare. Poisons signs must be removed once the poisoning
Notification & Minimum Distance campaign is completed. Poison signs are available from the
Requirements in each state. (Refer to Table 1). Responsible government agency.
All neighbours must be notified before poison baits are laid.
DOGGONE庐 Baits must only be used on the land described in the
indemnity form issued by the responsible Government Agency. NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY
Unless approved by the relevant local authority, baits must not be
MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS
laid on any stock route or land reserved for travelling stock.
AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
In general, wild dog control will be more effective if action is taken
THIS PRODUCT IS TOO HAZARDOUS
over a wide area.Thus it is appropriate for neighbours to participate
TO BE USED IN THE HOME GARDEN.
in coordinated campaigns.This reduces the burden on individual
landholders, achieves a greater control area, reduces the rate of
reinfestation and enables synchronised action and precautions within
the whole area where removal of wild dogs is required.
Authorised Government Officers or other authorised persons may
determine additional conditions and restrictions on use if local
circumstances pose additional risks.The supply of DOGGONE庐 baits
may be restricted if local risks are considered to be unacceptable. If
in doubt always seek expert advice from your local Authorised
Government Officer.
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TABLE 1: Summary of Regulations described in the 鈥業nstructions for use of 1080 Poisoned Baits鈥? for each state or territory.
MINIMUM DISTANCE OF BAITS FROM:
Habitation Domestic Property BAITS MUST
(other than own dwelling) water supply Boundary NOTIFICATIONY SIGNS NOT BE USED
NSW - 10m 5m 3 days notice of Immediately before and
properties within 1 km up to 4 weeks after -
radius of bait sites
SA 500m Not Not Please refer to Animal Please refer to Animal Please refer to Animal
indicated outside and Plant Control and Plant Control and Plant Control
Commission guidelines Commission guidelines Commission guidelines.
VIC 150m 20m 20m* At least one week prior Displayed at all vehicle Within 20m of water
to laying of baits entry points course or permanent
adjacent to treated area body of water.
Qld 2 km Not 5m At least 24 hours prior Signs while baits are on Properties smaller than
indicated to program once baited area and removed 40 ha*, 5 km town area,
program is completed 50m centre-line of a road.
WA 100m 20m 20m At least 72 hours prior Immediately before and Domestic or home garden
to program鈥? up to 4 weeks after situations or within 500m
of any constructed picnic
or recreation site.
NT 1km 20m 5m which is At least 5 days prior Immediately before and for a Refer to Parks & Wildlife
extended to to program min of 28 days after baiting. Commission of NT
250m if next to Notices to be displayed Standard Operating
a public roadway on all public roads Procedure for 1080 use.
or 2km if next to through baited areas
a major highway.
ACT 500m 20m 5m At least 72 hours prior Immediately before and for Within 20m of watercourses
to program a min of 28 days after baiting. or permanent body of water
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Notice must be served by mail or direct telephone on every resident and/or occupier of the land adjoining or having frontage to the holding,
or area which poison baits are to be laid (even if separated by a road).
* Exception is group campaigns where small properties are combined or where permission is given by the local pest control agency.
鈥? WA notification: All adjacent neighbours to be notified in writing with details of location and period of baiting.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS DOGGONE庐 baits should not be used where native marsupial carnivores are
known to be active, unless authorised by relevant Government Authority.
DOGGONE庐 baits are a meat based manufactured bait for the control of
wild dogs.The 6 mg poison dose is absorbed into the centre of the bait and
Degradation of poison
defined by the presence of red dye.
DOGGONE庐 baits have been formulated to remain stable while in original
packaging. However, once placed in moist soil the baits gradually absorb
DOGGONE baits are also lethal for foxes, and foxes may take some baits.
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moisture. This allows the poison to be degraded to harmless residues by
If foxes are a specific target of the program, FOXOFF庐 baits containing 3
common soil bacteria and moulds.There is minimal long term environmental
mg of poison should be used.
hazard from the use of these baits at buried placements. The rate at which the
baits degrade will vary with soil moisture and temperature.
DOGGONE庐 baits can only be used for the destruction of wild dogs unless
otherwise approved by the Government Agency responsible for vertebrate
Despite this degradation feature, it is recommended that all bait stations are
pest control in each state.
marked (for example with spray mark on dropper posts, or ribbon tied to a
tree or fence). This facilitates regular checking and replacement of baits taken
Bait dosage
and also recovery of baits not taken at the end of the program.
The 6 mg dose of fluoroacetate (1080) poison used in the DOGGONE庐
bait provides a lethal dose to the largest wild dog.
Use of lure trails
The use of lure trails such as carcass drags or other scent markers is NOT
However, the dose in a single bait is generally below that necessary to kill
necessary. While the use of lure trails results in more baits being found in the
most native mammals, birds and reptiles due to their higher tolerance to
early phase of the program, this may be due to dogs moving along the trail to
this poison. More than 4 baits would provide a lethal dose to a sheep and
find several baits.
more than 20 would be lethal to a cow. Sheep show no interest in baits.
Cows occasionally investigate sand-marked bait stations.
Fate of carcasses
The poison is destroyed as the carcass putrefies and bacteria degrade the toxin
Extensive research in a variety of habitats has shown that very few animals
to harmless residues. It is unlikely that any animal can recieve a secondary poisoning
other than dogs and foxes are likely to dig up and eat DOGGONE庐 baits.
dose from eating a poisoned dog (or fox) carcass. For example it is estimated
Thus there is a high safety margin in respect of danger to non-target
that an eagle would need to eat approximately 6 whole dog carcasses to
animals when baits are used as directed.
receive a lethal dose. Carcasses do not need to be recovered.
Nevertheless fluoroacetate is toxic to all species including man and there is
no known antidote.
Dogs are highly susceptible so it is important to restrain working dogs
and pets and advise neighbours and guests while baiting campaigns
are under way.
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PROTECTION OF DOMESTIC DOGS, LIVESTOCK AND OTHER
DOMESTIC ANIMALS - Dogs are highly susceptable to the product. Ensure
all domestic dogs are restrained during baiting program. All other domestic
animals should be kept away from the bait stations.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT:
Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the product
or used container.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL:
STORE BELOW 30潞C (room temperature) in the closed, original container
in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Store in a locked
room or place, away from children, animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and
fertiliser. Additional storage conditions may be imposed by the relevant
state or territory authority. Break, crush and burry empty containers in a
local authority landfill. If no landfill is available bury the containers below
500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear
of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers should
not be burnt.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Very dangerous. Poisonous if swallowed.When
opening the container and preparing baits wear elbow-length PVC gloves. If
product gets on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. After use
and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face
thoroughly with soap and water. After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves and
contaminated clothing.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information
Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26. If skin contact occurs, remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. Remove from contaminated
area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If in eyes, hold eyes open,
flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
APVMA approval number: 49384/72/0904 0
Animal Control Technologies Pty Ltd (ACTA) will not accept responsibility for losses or damage
arising from the supply or use of these goods other than the responsibility for the merchantable
quality of the goods. To the extent allowed by the relevant laws in each State, the liability of ACTA
is limited to the replacement of goods in the event that a valid claim of deficiencies in
merchantable quality is proven.
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