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" A novel technology for the control of rodents "
Grech, Nigel M.; Dawson, William; Putman, Rory; Havers, Steven
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AL
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943439
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LA1v11b7b4
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English
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Grech, Nigel M.; Dawson, William; Putman, Rory; Havers, Steven
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A novel technology for the control of rodents [Article]\ Grech, Nigel M.; Dawson, William; Putman, Rory; Havers, Steven
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Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
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21
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2004
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An alternative rodent control technology is presented. The patented discovery that specific plant-derived structural carbohydrate polymers are inhibitory to the water retentive mechanisms of rodents is discussed. Specifically, it has been discovered that when natural complex structural carbohydrates are formulated into a palatable pellet, target species of rodents (rats, mice, and ground squirrels), after ingesting the polymers, become less active and eventually die after 3 - 10 days. Captivity and in situ tests on the Norway rat have indicated the lethal dose for rats to be approximately 35 - 50 g consumed over a period of 72 - 96 hours, whereas for house mice it is 7 - 10 g over the same period. Captive trials on California ground squirrels have indicated a similar lethal dosage to that of rats, specifically 35 - 50 g consumed over 72 - 96 hours. The commercial product is exempt from registration in many countries including the U.S. This paper discusses laboratory and field test results on rodents to date and field use experiences.
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