An integrated pest management approach to roof rat control in oceanfront riprap, Ventura County, California
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Claffey, Daniel P.; Madon, Minoo B.; Smith, Randall T.
During the summer months of 1979, public agencies in Ventura County, CA, received complaints which pointed to a rodent infestation of campground areas along the north coastal strip. Investigations revealed a widespread infestation of oceanfront riprap by roof rats (Rattus rattus). Visual surveillance, trapping, baiting and population-estimating techniques and results are described and discussed. Implementation of integrated pest management practices resulted in the reduction of rat populations to a no-complaint level and provided a framework for a long-term maintenance program.
1986
Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
12
Claffey, Daniel P.; Madon, Minoo B.; Smith, Randall T.