The Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS) published its Annual Report today. The number of incidents in 2005 was similar to 2004. The report lists cases during 2005 in which wildlife - including beneficial insects and domestic animals - are suspected to have been put at risk or harmed by pesticides. It highlights the importance of using pesticides correctly. It also confirms that the abuse of pesticides - deliberately and illegally using them as poisons - makes up a significant proportion of all pesticide poisoning incidents.

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