Evaluation of zinc phosphide bait for pocket gophers control on forest land
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Barnes, Victor G., Jr.; Anthony, Richard M.; Evans, James; Lindsey, Gerald D.
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Laboratory bioassays and field tests were conducted to determine if zinc phosphide baits would control pocket gophers in forest plantations. Zinc phosphide baits generally were less effective than the strychnine alkaloid-oat bait commonly used by forest managers to control gophers. However, a carrot bait with 0.75% zinc phosphide showed potential as a substitute for strychnine. Size of carrot bait and grooming activity of gophers were identified as important factors affecting efficacy of baits.
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Date of Publication
1982
Title
Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
Volume Number
10
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Barnes, Victor G., Jr.; Anthony, Richard M.; Evans, James; Lindsey, Gerald D.