Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz (2001) 74, 101-106

D. Hueck, M. Schneider, V. Dubbel and H.-J. Pelz (2001)
Studies on the suitability of trap-tubs to control noxious rodents in forests
Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz 74 (4), 101-106
Abstract: Various types of trap-tubs were tested both under controlled conditions in standardised trial series and in the field. New trap-tubs were poorly accepted by the animals, whereas weathered tubs were readily accepted within a very short period of time. The trapping mechanisms of tubs used in Lower Saxony and improved tubs in Hesse were both found to be suitable. The trapping method proved to be highly selective since long-tailed mice (Apodemus spp.) can easily escape by jumping onto the edge of the tub. Voles (Microtus agrestis, Clethrionomys glareolus) explored the inside of the tub and worked its exits with decreasing intensity during the time of captivity. They died of hypothermia within a few hours. Elimination of the trapped rodents by their natural enemies was not observed. The trials showed that trap-tubs are suitable for selective reduction of the density of field voles and red-backed voles in forests. The results also contribute to assessing the humaneness of the control method.
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Database assignments for author(s): Hans-Joachim Pelz

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
pheromones/attractants/traps

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Apodemus sylvaticus		Germany
	Microtus agrestis		Germany
	Myodes glareolus		Germany