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Bait stations that the City of San Diego uses to reduce squirrel population prompts some concern
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Bryan Reshehske was walking along Shell Beach near La Jolla Cove when he noticed what he calls poisonous bait stations that he says are used to kill squirrels.
"I was alarmed when I found that out this is not a humane release situation," said Resheske.
He says the burrows the squirrels build are being blamed for the cliff’s erosion.
"In my opinion, it’s a knee-jerk reaction that puts a band-aid on it and they need to look at the geology of the area," said Resheske.
The City says the Parks and Recreation Department partners with a company to provide pest control for squirrels and other rodents.
"I feel really bad seeing the squirrels suffer. I saw one with its eyes drooping. This has no place in La Jolla Cove. This should be pristine ecological preserve," said Resheske.
Resheshke worries it could also be harmful to the ecosystem.
MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/bait-stations-to-reduce-squirrel-population-concerns-la-jollans/509-009d5322-a4f3-4138-bb9c-744dcbfd14e4