Title: Rodent control in rodent burrows in urban residential areas of Wuhan city
Abstract: Objective To investigate characteristics of rodent burrows in urban residential area outdoor and improve rodent control efficacy of rodent burrows.Methods Rodent burrows were sorted and covered with corrugated paper,active burrows were checked in 1,3,7,14 days.In contrast area rodent burrows were covered,active burrows were checked and 30 g of bromadiolone paddy bait was placed in each for one day.The procedures were repeated in 1 and 2 weeks.In test area rodent control was carried out according to operating rules.Results Rodent burrows could be sorted into 5 types in appearance.The rates of active burrows of 1,3,7,14 days were 21.2%,35.5%,43.9% and 51.4% respectively.The deratization rates of contrast and test area were 10.0% and 90.4%,RPI was 10.6.Conclusion The experience of estimating active rodent burrows in appearance is not reliable,while it is reliable to cover rodent burrows with corrugated paper and check for active burrows in 7 days.Rodent control operating rules is more accordant to integrated pest management(IPM)theory.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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