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Zinc phosphide baits and prebaiting for controlling rats in Hawaiian sugarcane.

Authors :
Sugihara, Robert T.
Tobin, Mark E.
Source :
Journal of Wildlife Management. Oct95, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p882. 8p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Evaluates the use of commercial zinc phosphide baits to reduce rat populations in Hawaiian sugarcane fields. Mortality of black rats and Polynesian rats in laboratory bioassays; Enhancement of the effectiveness of zinc phosphide oat bait by prebaiting with nontoxic grain; Absorption of moisture and physical degradation as reason for rats' reduced acceptance of pellets.

Subjects

Subjects :
*RAT control
*PHOSPHIDES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022541X
Volume :
59
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Wildlife Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9511072631
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/3801970