Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide are deadly poisons that are currently used to kill predators. These poisons are indiscriminate, cause extreme suffering before death, and threaten endangered species, pets, children, and anyone who happens to come in contact with them.
Compound 1080 is one of the most deadly poisons in the world. It is highly toxic in small doses and is deadly to humans, wildlife and pets, and there is no known antidote. The EPA banned compound 1080 in 1972, but intense lobbying by the livestock industry led to its re-approval for use in predator control programs in 1985.
It's time for our government to approach wildlife management in a humane and intelligent way. There is no need to use deadly poisons to "control" predators. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has
introduced legislation to ban these toxic chemicals - please urge your representative in Congress to support
H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, today!
Dear Representative,
I am writing to urge you to support H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, which would ban the use of Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide.
Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide are both deadly chemicals used in predator control devices. These chemicals are indiscriminate and kill many non-target species every year, including federally protected species and pets. These chemicals are also lethal in humans and their use in predator control devices has sickened dozens of people.
There are effective non-lethal means of managing wildlife-livestock interactions. By banning the use of deadly chemicals and certain predator control devices that use them, we can focus on more humane solutions to protecting livestock from predators, and protect children, wildlife and pets from exposure to these deadly toxins.
Please support H.B. 4775 today. Thank you for considering my comments.
