Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz (1996) 69, 90-92

Florence T. Mununa (1996)
Rodent species and their seasonal variations in Arusha, Northern Tanzania
Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz 69 (4), 90-92
Abstract: A preliminary study was conducted at two areas in Arusha from July 1982 to December 1987 to assess the rodent species present and to determine their seasonal population trends at TPRI compound and at Selian Wheat Farm. The rodents were caught by using live and snap traps. Nine rodent species were captured and identified. Among them Mastomys natalensis was dominant followed by Arvicanthis spp. and shrews. There was a grater number of M. natalensis at Selian wheat farm than at the TPRI compound (p<0.05). The rodent population density increased after the onset of short rains. This change is interpreted to be due to variations in food supply and plant cover.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology
surveys/sampling/distribution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Mastomys natalensis	Wheat (Triticum)	Tanzania