Poison will be dropped on rats from helicopter step taken due to fear of spreading plague

World : Poison will be dropped from a helicopter to kill rats on the Farallon Islands of California, US, as there is a threat of plague outbreak on the island. Due to this, poison will be poured on dangerous rats from helicopters. California officials have given approval to do so. However, there was a long debate over whether to approve the plan. Coastal commissioners then voted 5-3 in favor of the controversial plan.

The plan was proposed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). At the same time, despite the objections of local environmental activists, this plan has been approved. They believe that not only will mice die from this, but other animals will also be affected by it.

Wildlife officials and experts researching the Farallon Islands argued that immediate and drastic measures are needed to kill the rats. Mice are a threat to the local species. On the other hand, the wildlife agency said that if the regional director of the FWS also approves the plan, then helicopters could be dropped by 2023 on islands located just off the San Francisco coast.

Opponents warned

However, there was a long emotional debate before voting on the plan. Opponents warned that the FWS had no plans to cause minimal damage to seabirds, raptors and other animals. He said the proposal states that crews should use other techniques, including lasers, fireworks and mannequins, to remove certain organisms from the islands before using the pesticide.

The only way is to use insecticides

On the other hand, proponents of the plan have said that the only way is to use the insecticide brodifacoum for complete eradication of the rats. It was unknowingly used by sailors on the island in the 19th century. However, he also said that the species that are left on this island will also have to work towards saving them, so that they can remain safe.

Many more will come in the grip

Sarah Wan of the Western Alliance for Nature said that even hungry birds flying off the coast of California will succumb to it, because rats will be killed when insecticides are used, and when hungry birds eat the dead rat. His life will also come to an end.