International Journal of Pest Management (1999) 45, 297-303

B. Boh, I. Kosir, E. Knez, M. Kukovic, V. Skerlavaj and A. Skvarc (1999)
Effect of microencapsulation on the efficacy of deer and rabbit repellent Daphne
International Journal of Pest Management 45 (4), 297-303
Abstract: The deer and rabbit repellent Daphne was microencapsulated by the in situ polymerization method and formulated into aqueous suspension formulations with polyvinyl alcohol and/or acrylate latex binders. The efficacy of formulations on Capreolus capreolus and Lepus europaeus was tested in 1 wt% concentration (sprays) and 50 wt% concentration (coatings) in the winter season with baits containing apple branches with leaves. Microencapsulated repellent in 50 wt% concentration showed a prolonged release and a statistically significant improved effect on C. capreolus in the second month of testing (days 30 and 49) and on L. europaeus in the third month (day 71), while 1 wt% concentrations had no statistically significant effects. Due to limited precipitation during the experiment, the differences in formulation efficacy regarding binder resistancy to rain were not expressed.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Lepus europaeus
	Capreolus capreolus