TULSA, OKLA.—Tulsa-based Avitrol Corp. announces the approval of a new Special Local Need registration for use on black-billed magpies and common ravens in the state of Nevada (registration number NV-13002). This registration took effect Sept. 10, 2013, and is designed to help address the burgeoning magpie and raven problem in the state of Nevada. For […]
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