poison bait
collocation in Englishmeaningsofpoisonandbait
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poison
noun[C or U]
uk/ˈpɔɪ.zən/us/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
a substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or ...
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bait
noun
uk/beɪt/us/beɪt/
a small amount of food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish ...
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(Definition ofpoisonandbaitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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There is an ancient myth that wild rats guide their young to food, and even warn them of the dangers ofpoisonbait.
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Pheromone-impregnated rubber dispensers were replaced every five weeks, andpoisonbaitevery seven weeks.
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They have now found a way of presenting thepoisonbaitin a special hopper device which is described in detail in the order.
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The use ofpoisonbaitfor rabbit control is illegal.
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I do not know whether it is an offence at the present time to usepoisonbait.
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Mice have not yet been successfully eradicated, though efforts to do so continue; meanwhile, numbers are kept low with the use ofpoisonbaitstations.
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Also, due to its large size, its slime and fecal material create a nuisance as does the odor that occurs when something likepoisonbaitcauses large numbers to die.
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During this period, approximately 25,000 poison baits could be produced for use in the infected area.
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Any poison baits not taken up would be collected and destroyed three days later.
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Major threats to their survival include the cane toad, predators, urban development, and poison baiting.
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Poison baited traps should be avoided, as the rodent could die somewhere inaccessible, and provide a breeding ground for further pests.
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