POISON BAIT AVERSION IN RODENT PESTS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION: RODENT PESTS, POISON BAIT, FIELD CROPS, ADDITIVES,MANAGEMENT, PAKISTAN - Softcover

Pervez, Dr. Amjad; Muhammad Zaheer Khan, Dr.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639361105 ISBN 13: 9783639361100

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

Rodents represent the largest order of mammals and are spread all over the globe. They are notorious of being major pests of agriculture, stored products and in urban environments. They are also carrier of more than 32 rodent borne diseases. Among several methods being practised worldwide to combat effectively, the poison baiting is considered the most effective method. However, the palatability of poison bait plays a vital role in successfully controlling rodent population. If the bait is not well accepted, there will be poor rodent kill resulting in wastage of money, labour and time. Unpalatable bait may lead to bait shyness in rodents. During the present study, six taste additives were incorporated 3% and 5% in bait in selected urban and field rodent pest species under laboratory and afterwards in field situation. It is concluded from the study that egg additive 3% in poison bait has more potential in enhancing bait acceptance, thus achieving successful control against urban and field rodent pests of economic importance. The information is very helpful for students of applied Zoology, Practitioners in pest management and farmers.

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About the Author

Dr. Amjad Pervez CV Specialization: Rodent Pest Management Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D, Research: 26 years Author/co-author of: 32 research publications completed several National/ International/ Funded Research Projects like IFS, USAID and GOP. Administrative: 6 years. Fellow of Zoological Society of Pakistan Working as Director, VPCI, PARC, Karachi

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639361105
• ISBN 13: 9783639361100
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168