Publications by authors named "Gillian C Dennis"
Article Synopsis
- Use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides has been restricted due to primary and secondary poisoning risks to nontarget wildlife, leading to a rise in first-generation anticoagulants like diphacinone, which still pose threats.
- Recent incidents in New Zealand highlighted the dangers of diphacinone as it caused the deaths of 115 threatened lesser short-tailed bats during a rodent control program, mainly due to hemorrhaging linked to the toxin.
- The study suggests the bats may have ingested the poison through contaminated prey or bait and recommends exploring safer alternatives for pest control in bat habitats to prevent further wildlife casualties.
