Norway rat exclusion in Alberta

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" Norway rat exclusion in Alberta "
Bourne, John B.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	943223
Doc. No	:	LA1m37n7xh
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Bourne, John B.
Title & Author	:	Norway rat exclusion in Alberta [Article]\ Bourne, John B.
Title of Periodical	:	Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
Volume/ Issue Number	:	18
Date	:	1998
Abstract	:	Since 1950, Alberta Agriculture has supervised and coordinated a rural-based Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) control program that has essentially kept the province rat-free. Success is achieved by eliminating invading rats within a control zone 600 km long and 30 km wide along the eastern border of the province. A systematic detection and eradication system is used throughout the zone to keep rat infestations to a minimum. Strong public support and citizen participation was developed through public education and a sound awareness effort. Although rat infestations within the interior are minor, a rat response plan is in place to deal with a large or difficult case. Government preparedness, legislation, climate, geography, effective rat baits and close cooperation between provincial and municipal governments have contributed to program success.