Rodenticide Application Questioned as Improper; Taipei City: 3 Pet Ingestion Cases Unrelated to Rodenticide
Amid concerns over improper application of rodenticides in Taipei City, the Director of the Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau stated that three reported cases of pets accidentally ingesting substances were unrelated to rodenticides. He emphasized that rodenticides are applied with utmost care according to environmental conditions and refuted criticisms from city councilors regarding indiscriminate application.
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Taipei, May 4 (CNA) Amid public concern over improper application of rodenticides in Taipei City, which could harm pets and children, Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau Director Hsu Shih-hsun said today that inquiries with the Animal Protection Office revealed a total of three recent reports of pets accidentally ingesting substances, but all were found to be unrelated to rodenticides.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) City Councilor Lin Liang-chun posted images and text on Facebook, questioning the city government's improper rodenticide application and expressing concern about children and pets accidentally touching or ingesting them. Hsu Shih-hsun explained in a media interview that bait boxes are part of the medication method. The city government's previous information showed application at rat holes, and colleagues specifically pulled back leaves to take photos to show councilors that efforts were being made. However, the photos seemed to be greatly magnified, leading people to believe that the application was indiscriminate.
He emphasized that many details are considered during application, and treatment is carried out based on environmental conditions such as crevices, holes, application at rat holes, or insertion into rat holes, as well as traces of rat activity.
In addition, DPP City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua questioned that the city government had only held three meetings on rodent control since February. Hsu Shih-hsun responded that there have been numerous cross-departmental meetings and discussions. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150504
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) City Councilor Lin Liang-chun posted images and text on Facebook, questioning the city government's improper rodenticide application and expressing concern about children and pets accidentally touching or ingesting them. Hsu Shih-hsun explained in a media interview that bait boxes are part of the medication method. The city government's previous information showed application at rat holes, and colleagues specifically pulled back leaves to take photos to show councilors that efforts were being made. However, the photos seemed to be greatly magnified, leading people to believe that the application was indiscriminate.
He emphasized that many details are considered during application, and treatment is carried out based on environmental conditions such as crevices, holes, application at rat holes, or insertion into rat holes, as well as traces of rat activity.
In addition, DPP City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua questioned that the city government had only held three meetings on rodent control since February. Hsu Shih-hsun responded that there have been numerous cross-departmental meetings and discussions. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150504