Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings collection

 

Title

A PERMANENT TYPE POISON STATION FOR PORCUPINE CONTROL

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

March 1970

A method has been devised to protect the poison strychnine-salt blocks used in controlling porcupines, Erethizon dorsatum, from the weather, killing of non-target animals and vandalism. An aluminum poison bait station has been developed which is light weight, durable, camouflaged, and safe. These structures are easily constructed and are relatively inexpensive when longevity is considered. Porcupines are controlled effectively and economically using this method