Description: Kiawah's historically healthy bobcat population declined dramatically between 2017-2020. The use of second-generation anticoagulant (SGAs) rodenticides was the primary contributing factor and was responsible for at least seven bobcat deaths during 2019-2020. Biologists estimate that Kiawah's bobcat population declined from a historic population of 30-35 to less than 10 during this time period. Thanks in
Kiawah’s historically healthy bobcat population declined dramatically between 2017-2020. The use of second-generation anticoagulant (SGAs) rodenticides was the primary contributing factor and was responsible for at least seven bobcat deaths during 2019-2020. Biologists estimate that Kiawah’s bobcat population declined from a historic population of 30-35 to less than 10 during this time period. Thanks in large part to voluntary efforts under the Bobcat Guardian program, Kiawah’s bobcat population is showing
We need community-wide participation to mitigate the issue and save our bobcat population! Eliminating the toxic SGA foursome will ensure fewer poisoned prey entering the food system, and our bobcats have the chance to thrive once again. Take the pledge that you have either told you pest control provider: “I do not authorize the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Difenacoum, and Difethialone) on my property and I want you to use alternative methods” OR, “I person
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