Best practices for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State

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Step three: Do it - Lethal techniques

Carbon dioxide chamber

Advantages of carbon dioxide chambers

1. it's been well-studied and has proved highly reliable
    
2. one of the most practical techniques for NWCOs
    
3. does not interfere with rabies testing
    
4. equipment is easy to get and reasonably priced, or can be made easily
    
5. can be done on-site
    
6. poses few hazards to people
    
7. doesn't require special skills, strength, or additional permits
    
8. some of your customers may prefer this method, so there may be marketing advantages to its use

Disadvantages

1. may not work as well with burrowing or diving mammals; reptiles; amphibians; animals that are old or very young (less than 2 weeks old); weak animals; and those that are sick with a respiratory disease
    
2. may be slower than some of the other humane killing methods
    
3. may cause distress at first
    
4. equipment is a bit bulkier, and requires cleaning and airing between uses
    
5. you have to do a little math

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