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  2. Rodenticide - Wikipedia

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    Rodenticides are chemicals made and sold for the purpose of killing rodents. While commonly referred to as "rat poison", rodenticides are also used to kill mice, woodchucks, chipmunks, porcupines, nutria, beavers, [1] and voles. [2] Some rodenticides are lethal after one exposure while others require more than one.

  3. Ziconotide - Wikipedia

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    As this is the most expensive and invasive method of drug delivery and involves additional risks of its own, [7] ziconotide therapy is generally considered appropriate (as evidenced by the range of use approved by the FDA in the US) only for "management of severe chronic pain in patients for whom intrathecal (IT) therapy is warranted and who ...

  4. List of venomous animals - Wikipedia

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    Numerous animal species naturally produce chemical toxins which are used to kill or incapacitate prey or as a defense against predators. Venomous animals actively deliver their toxins (called venom ) into their target through a specially designed mechanism, such as a bite or sting , by using a venom apparatus , such as fangs or a stinger , in a ...

  5. New endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas ...

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    Federal wildlife officials declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered species Friday, citing future energy development, sand mining and climate change as the ...

  6. Pest control - Wikipedia

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    This necessitates higher concentrations of chemical, more frequent applications and a movement to more expensive formulations. [ 20 ] Pesticides are intended to kill pests, but many have detrimental effects on non-target species; of particular concern is the damage done to honey-bees , solitary bees and other pollinating insects and in this ...

  7. Molluscicide - Wikipedia

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    Molluscicides (/ m ə ˈ l ʌ s k ɪ ˌ s aɪ d s,-ˈ l ʌ s-/) [1] [2] – also known as snail baits, snail pellets, or slug pellets – are pesticides against molluscs, which are usually used in agriculture or gardening, in order to control gastropod pests specifically slugs and snails which damage crops or other valued plants by feeding on them.

  8. Invasive lizards in Florida can eat birds, house cats - AOL

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    With the tegu's sharp teeth and dangerous bite, the reptile can devour snakes, birds, lizards, and even a house cat, wildlife experts say. "A big lizard can be a very exciting animal for a young ...

  9. Methomyl - Wikipedia

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    Methomyl is a broad-spectrum insecticide that is used to kill insect pests. [7] Methomyl is registered for commercial/professional use under certain conditions on sites including field, vegetable, and orchard crops; turf (sod farms only); livestock quarters; commercial premises; and refuse containers.