
%0 Journal Article
%A Merks, PF 
%A Calver, MC 
%T The effect of ant activity on meat baits impregnated with sodium monofluoroacetate (Compound 1080) used for the control of dingoes and wild dogs.
%J The Rangeland Journal
%D 1989/08/01
%V 11
%N 2
%P 83-87
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ9890083
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/RJ9890083 
%X Wild dog and dingo baits impregnated with the toxin 1080 and exposed at two different sites in the field suffered significant reductions in weight compared with controls as a result of ant activity. In one case a bait was completely destroyed in five days, while others were reduced in weight by over 70% during the same period. Sun-drying of baits for 48h before laying did not significantly reduce damage by ants. Ant activity may detoxify baits before they are taken by wild dogs. 
