Nachrichtenblatt des Deutschen Pflanzenschutzdienstes (2005) 57, 177-182
Jens Jacob and Hans-Joachim Pelz (2005)
Regulierung von Nagetierpopulationen - Aktuelle Ansätze und Zukunftsaussichten
[Rodent management - current approaches and future prospects]
Nachrichtenblatt des Deutschen Pflanzenschutzdienstes 57 (9), 177-182
Abstract: Overabundant rodent populations are a worldwide problem causing losses in agriculture, damage to property, health risks and problems in conservation. In some regions, rodents can be an obstacle to attempts at alleviating poverty. Current management practices usually focus on culling animals. The use of poisons can pose a considerable threat to non-target species, the environment and humans. Ecologically-based rodent management seems to be an appropriate approach to manage overabundant rodents in agricultural systems by combining a variety of control measures such as minimizing food and refuge, trap barrier systems, biological control and the use of rodenticides at key times in key habitats. The selection of techniques is based on a sound understanding of ecological issues, agronomy, environmental awareness and socio-cultural considerations. Developing and testing pest rodent management techniques under field conditions requires high research effort. Ecologically-based rodent management and improved conventional methods can lead to substantial benefits for farmers and for ecosystem health in developed and developing countries. Management and research strategies that can be used in Germany are introduced and research priorities identified.
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(original language: German)
Database assignments for author(s): Jens Jacob, Hans-Joachim Pelz
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
review
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvicola terrestris | Germany | |||
| Microtus arvalis | Germany | |||
| Microtus agrestis | ||||
| Myodes glareolus | ||||
| Mus musculus |
