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Title

PHEROMONES: THEIR POTENTIAL FOR GROUND SQUIRREL CONTROL

Authors

Terrell P. Salmon, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of California, Davis, California

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

March 1978

Olfactory communication appears to be an important aspect of the biology of most ground squirrels. Several scent-producing glands have been described as having scent-marking behavior. Although the adaptive significance of these glands has not been determined, possible functions are discussed. The potential of using pheromones in an integrated ground squirrel management program is discussed.