what methods are used by wildlife nuisance removal services to euthanize wildlife. I am aware of CO2 chambers, what other methods are used?
Extension
Message
From:
Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
It depends on the species. Approved methods of euthanizing wildlife include: captive bolt, gunshot, drowning, mechanical stunning, use of inhalants such as carbon dioxide, or use of non-inhalants such as Secobarbital.
